George MonnatTechnical Delivery Manager| Kapsch TrafficCom North AmericaAustin, Tx, United States
I studied the PMBOK 5 for my exam. I purchased a PMBOK 6 and looked through it to find differences, but I haven't had the time and motivation yet to scour through v6 and really learn it, mainly because I'm not being tested on it (and the gray pages give me a headache).
Do you still think in terms of the PMBOK version with which you tested, or have you learned and incorporated into practice each new version as it's been published? Saving Changes...
Hello George, I also studied the PMBOK 5 for my exam, but I'm studying PMBOK 6 now. I find really interesting Manage project knowledge process and I try to incorporate it into practice. Saving Changes...
George MonnatTechnical Delivery Manager| Kapsch TrafficCom North AmericaAustin, Tx, United States
Alejandro, thanks for that. I need to study it. Saving Changes...
Ryan ClarkeProject Manager / Business Analyst| LivingWorksCalgary, Alberta, Canada
In my opinion, the only time when aspects of a newer version would be implemented is when a PMO or PM is looking for process improvements. It is way to onerous to go through each new version every time they are released unless something drastic has changed ie. process refinement, new knowledge area, etc. Saving Changes...
Amir AliProject Manager| Northbay Solutions Pvt LtdLahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Good point George. I will also study v6. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
There are great improvements in V6. This version has been integrated with all the other standards like business analysis standards for example. I has worked on it. But, the question is, why you need to follow the PMBOK?. You do not need it unless you see that follow it give you a high probability to achieve the results you are asking for into your organization. That is the spirit to follow the PMBOK Guide (just to clarify, is a guide) Saving Changes...
Jennifer GrantManager, Business Analyst Requirements| Royal Bank of CanadaToronto, Ontario, Canada
I also tested based on the PMBOK5 and plan to review the PMBOK6. Based on what I have read so far, the PMBOK6 incorporates some agile concepts. You may end up with additional value in reading the the Agile Practice Guide the organization you are working for are moving toward a more iterative approach to executing projects. In general it is good too keep up to date as continuing learning is always encouraged.
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2 replies by George Monnat and Sergio Luis Conte
Apr 17, 2018 5:04 PM
Sergio Luis Conte
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Agile Practice Guide is about software domain. The right reference about all related to Agile practices is inside the PMBOK Guide but not into the Agile Practice Guide.
Apr 17, 2018 6:15 PM
George Monnat
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Jennifer,
I bought it as much for the Agile Guide as for the PMBOK itself. I'm finally working with a company that does Agile correctly and hope to earn my PMI-ACP soon.
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Apr 17, 2018 4:59 PM
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I also tested based on the PMBOK5 and plan to review the PMBOK6. Based on what I have read so far, the PMBOK6 incorporates some agile concepts. You may end up with additional value in reading the the Agile Practice Guide the organization you are working for are moving toward a more iterative approach to executing projects. In general it is good too keep up to date as continuing learning is always encouraged.
Agile Practice Guide is about software domain. The right reference about all related to Agile practices is inside the PMBOK Guide but not into the Agile Practice Guide.
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Apr 17, 2018 6:20 PM
George Monnat
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Sergio, the Agile Practice Guide is about all knowledge work using agile methodologies, not focused on software. They explicitly state that they are expanding agile methodologies beyond software and, "into non-software development environments." Of course they do have a lot of software examples (and it's difficult to concentrate on the gray pages).
George, the PMBOK guide is really a good guide I would agree to read any new version to stay on top of good practices It is a good knowledge and good reference book like dictionary.
This is one of the side benefits of teaching and mentoring PMP candidates - you have to stay current with new editions :-) !
Kiron
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Apr 17, 2018 6:21 PM
George Monnat
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Kiron, that's a great point, thank you.
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George MonnatTechnical Delivery Manager| Kapsch TrafficCom North AmericaAustin, Tx, United States
Apr 17, 2018 4:59 PM
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I also tested based on the PMBOK5 and plan to review the PMBOK6. Based on what I have read so far, the PMBOK6 incorporates some agile concepts. You may end up with additional value in reading the the Agile Practice Guide the organization you are working for are moving toward a more iterative approach to executing projects. In general it is good too keep up to date as continuing learning is always encouraged.
Jennifer,
I bought it as much for the Agile Guide as for the PMBOK itself. I'm finally working with a company that does Agile correctly and hope to earn my PMI-ACP soon. Saving Changes...
