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The standard for project management and a guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK guide) [electronic book] / Project Management Institute.

Contributor(s): Project Management Institute [publisher.].
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Newtown Square, Pennsylvania : Project Management Institute, Incorporated, [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Edition: Seventh edition.Description: online resource (290 pages) : illustrations (some color), tables.Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781628256642 (paperback); 9781628256659 (e-book).Other title: PMBOK guide.Uniform titles: Guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK guide) Subject(s): Project management -- StandardsAdditional physical formats: Print version: Standard for project management and a guide to the project management body of knowledgeDDC classification: 658.404 Online resources: Access eBook Also available in print form. Summary: "Over the past few years, emerging technology, new approaches, and rapid market changes disrupted our ways of working, driving the project management profession to evolve. Each industry, organization and project face unique challenges, and team members must adapt their approaches to successfully manage projects and deliver results. With this in mind, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - Seventh Edition takes a deeper look into the fundamental concepts and constructs of the profession. Including both The Standard for Project Management and the PMBOK Guide, this edition presents 12 principles of project management and eight project performance domains that are critical for effectively delivering project outcomes. This edition of the PMBOK Guide: Reflects the full range of development approaches (predictive, traditional, adaptive, agile, hybrid, etc.); Devotes an entire section to tailoring development approaches and processes; Expands the list of tools and techniques in a new section, "Models, Methods, and Artifacts"; Focuses on project outcomes, in addition to deliverables; and Integrates with PMI standards+, giving users access to content that helps them apply the PMBOK Guide on the job. The result is a modern guide that betters enables project team members to be proactive, innovative, and nimble in delivering project outcomes"-- Provided by publisher.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Notes
eBook MTU Online eBook 658.404 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available MTU Cork Module MANU9001 - Core reading. MTU Cork Module MANU8012 - Core reading. MTU Cork MANU8013 - Core reading. MTU Cork Module INTR 9014 - Core reading.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

PMBOK® Guide is the go-to resource for project management practitioners. The project management profession has significantly evolved due to emerging technology, new approaches and rapid market changes. Reflecting this evolution, The Standard for Project Management enumerates 12 principles of project management and the PMBOK® Guide - Seventh Edition is structured around eight project performance domains.

This edition is designed to address practitioners' current and future needs and to help them be more proactive, innovative and nimble in enabling desired project outcomes.

This edition of the PMBOK® Guide:

Reflects the full range of development approaches (predictive, adaptive, hybrid, etc.); Provides an entire section devoted to tailoring the development approach and processes; Includes an expanded list of models, methods, and artifacts; Focuses on not just delivering project outputs but also enabling outcomes; and Integrates with PMIstandards+(tm) for information and standards application content based on project type, development approach, and industry sector.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Over the past few years, emerging technology, new approaches, and rapid market changes disrupted our ways of working, driving the project management profession to evolve. Each industry, organization and project face unique challenges, and team members must adapt their approaches to successfully manage projects and deliver results. With this in mind, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) - Seventh Edition takes a deeper look into the fundamental concepts and constructs of the profession. Including both The Standard for Project Management and the PMBOK Guide, this edition presents 12 principles of project management and eight project performance domains that are critical for effectively delivering project outcomes. This edition of the PMBOK Guide: Reflects the full range of development approaches (predictive, traditional, adaptive, agile, hybrid, etc.); Devotes an entire section to tailoring development approaches and processes; Expands the list of tools and techniques in a new section, "Models, Methods, and Artifacts"; Focuses on project outcomes, in addition to deliverables; and Integrates with PMI standards+, giving users access to content that helps them apply the PMBOK Guide on the job. The result is a modern guide that betters enables project team members to be proactive, innovative, and nimble in delivering project outcomes"-- Provided by publisher.

MTU CORK Module MANU 8012 - Core reading.

MTU CORK Module MANU 8013 - Core reading.

MTU CORK Module MANU 9001 - Core reading.

Also available in print form.

Electronic reproduction.: ProQuest LibCentral. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • The Standard For Project Management
  • 1 Introduction (p. 3)
  • 1.1 Purpose of The Standard for Project Management (p. 3)
  • 1.2 Key Terms and Concepts (p. 4)
  • 1.3 Audience for this Standard (p. 5)
  • 2 A System For Value Delivery (p. 7)
  • 2.1 Creating Value (p. 7)
  • 2.1.1 Value Delivery Components (p. 8)
  • 2.1.2 Information Flow (p. 11)
  • 2.2 Organizational Governance Systems (p. 12)
  • 2.3 Functions Associated with Projects (p. 12)
  • 2.3.1 Provide Oversight and Coordination (p. 13)
  • 2.3.2 Present Objectives and Feedback (p. 13)
  • 2.3.3 Facilitate and Support (p. 14)
  • 2.3.4 Perform Work and Contribute Insights (p. 14)
  • 2.3.5 Apply Expertise (p. 15)
  • 2.3.6 Provide Business Direction and Insight (p. 15)
  • 2.3.7 Provide Resources and Direction (p. 15)
  • 2.3.8 Maintain Governance (p. 16)
  • 2.4 The Project Environment (p. 16)
  • 2.4.1 Internal Environment (p. 16)
  • 2.4.2 External Environment (p. 18)
  • 2.5 Product Management Considerations (p. 18)
  • 3 Project Management Principles (p. 21)
  • 3.1 Be a Diligent, Respectful, and Caring Steward (p. 24)
  • 3.2 Create a Collaborative Project Team Environment (p. 28)
  • 3.3 Effectively Engage with Stakeholders (p. 31)
  • 3.4 Focus on Value (p. 34)
  • 3.5 Recognize, Evaluate, and Respond to System Interactions (p. 37)
  • 3.6 Demonstrate Leadership Behaviors (p. 40)
  • 3.7 Tailor Based on Context (p. 44)
  • 3.8 Build Quality into Processes and Deliverables (p. 47)
  • 3.9 Navigate Complexity (p. 50)
  • 3.10 Optimize Risk Responses (p. 53)
  • 3.11 Embrace Adaptability and Resiliency (p. 55)
  • 3.12 Enable Change to Achieve the Envisioned Future State (p. 58)
  • References (p. 60)
  • Index (p. 61)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

The PMI serves more than 2.9 million professionals, including over 500,000 members in 208 countries and territories around the world, with 300 chapters and 10,000 volunteers serving local members in over 80 countries. Its services include the development of standards, research, education, publication, networking-opportunities in local chapters, hosting conferences and training seminars, and providing accreditation in project management.