PMBOK 7 EDITION– PROJECT

TH MANAGER’S HANDY GUIDE Updated 24 Feb 2022

12 Project Management Principles 8 Project Performance Domains

Development Approach
3.1 Stewardship 3.2 Team 3.3 Stakeholders 2.1 Stakeholders 2.2 Team 2.3 and Life Cycle 2.4 Planning
Be a diligent, respectful, and caring steward Create a Collaborative Project Team Environment Effectively Engage with Stakeholders The Domain addresses activities and functions The Domain addresses activities and functions The Domain addresses activities and functions The Domain addresses activities and functions
associated with: associated with: associated with: associated with:
► Stewardship encompasses responsibilities within and external to the ► Projects are delivered by project teams. ► Stakeholders influence projects, performance, and outcomes.
organization. ► Project teams work within organizational and professional cultures and ► Project teams serve other stakeholders by engaging with them. Stakeholders The people who are responsible for producing project The development approach, cadence, and life cycle phases of The initial, ongoing, and evolving organization and
► Stewardship includes: guidelines, often establishing their own “local” culture. ► Stakeholder engagement proactively advances value delivery. deliverables that realize business outcomes. the project. coordination necessary for delivering project deliverables and
▪ Integrity, ► A collaborative project team environment facilitates: outcomes.
▪ Care, ▪ Alignment with other organizational cultures and guidelines,
▪ Trustworthiness, and ▪ Individual and team learning and development, and Desired Outcomes Desired Outcomes Desired Outcomes Desired Outcomes
▪ Compliance. ▪ Optimal contributions to deliver desired outcomes..
► A holistic view of stewardship considers financial, social, ► A productive working relationship with stakeholders ► Shared ownership. ► Development approaches that are consistent with project ► The project progresses in an organized, coordinated, and
► technical, and sustainable environmental awareness. throughout the project. ► A high-performing team. deliverables. deliberate manner.
► Stakeholder agreement with project objectives. ► Applicable leadership and other interpersonal skills ► A project life cycle consisting of phases that connect the ► There is a holistic approach to delivering the project
► Stakeholders who are project beneficiaries are supportive demonstrated by all team members. delivery of business and stakeholder value from the outcomes.
and satisfied while stakeholders who may oppose the beginning to the end of the project. ► Evolving information is elaborated to produce the Deliverable
3.4 Value 3.5 Systems Thinking 3.6 Leadership
project or its deliverables do not negatively impact project ► A project life cycle consisting of phases that facilitate the deliverables and outcomes for which the project was

System for Value Delivery

outcomes. delivery cadence and development approach required to undertaken.
Models produce the project deliverables. ► Time spent planning is appropriate for the situation.
Deliverable

External Environment
► Planning information is sufficient to manage stakeholder

Internal Environment
Focus on Value Recognize, Evaluate, and Respond to System Interactions Demonstrate Leadership Behaviors Deliverable
expectations.
► Value is the ultimate indicator of project success. ► A project is a system of interdependent and interacting domains of ► Effective leadership promotes project success and contributes to positive ► There is a process for the adaptation of plans throughout
► Value can be realized throughout the project, at the end of the project, activity. project outcomes.
the project based on emerging and changing needs or Deliverable
or after the project is complete. ► Systems thinking entails taking a holistic view of how project parts ► Any project team member can demonstrate leadership behaviors.
► Value, and the benefits that contribute to value, can be interact with each other and with external systems. ► Leadership is different than authority. conditions.
► defined in quantitative and/or qualitative terms. ► Systems are constantly changing, requiring consistent attention to internal ► Effective leaders adapt their style to the situation.
► A focus on outcomes allows project teams to support the and external conditions. ► Effective leaders recognize differences in motivation among project team
► intended benefits that lead to value creation.
► Project teams evaluate progress and adapt to maximize the expected
► Being responsive to system interactions allows project teams to leverage
positive outcomes.
members.
► Leaders demonstrate desired behavior in areas of honesty, integrity, and
Guide
value. ethical conduct.
Behavior
2.5 Project Work 2.6 Delivery 2.7 Measurement 2.8 Uncertainty
Method
3.7 Tailoring 3.8 Quality 3.9 Complexity Method
The Domain addresses activities and functions
associated with:
The Domain addresses activities and functions
associated with:
The Domain addresses activities and functions
associated with:
The Domain addresses activities and functions
associated with:
Method Establishing project processes, managing physical resources, Delivering the scope and quality that the project was Assessing project performance and taking appropriate Risk and uncertainty.
Tailor Based on Context Build Quality into Processes and Deliverables Navigate complexity Artifacts
Method and fostering a learning environment. undertaken to achieve. actions to maintain acceptable performance.
► Each project is unique. ► Project quality entails satisfying stakeholders’ expectations and fulfilling ► Each project is unique.
► Project success is based on adapting to the unique context of the project project and product requirements. ► Project success is based on adapting to the unique context of the project Method
to determine the most appropriate methods of producing the desired ► Quality focuses on meeting acceptance criteria for deliverables. to determine the most appropriate methods of producing the desired Desired Outcomes Desired Outcomes Desired Outcomes Desired Outcomes
outcomes. ► Project quality entails ensuring project processes are appropriate and as outcomes. Method
► Tailoring the approach is iterative, and therefore is a continuous process effective as possible. ► Tailoring the approach is iterative, and therefore is a continuous process ► Efficient and effective project performance. ► Projects contribute to business objectives and advancement ► A reliable understanding of the status of the project. ► An awareness of the environment in which projects occur,
throughout the project. throughout the project. ► Project processes are appropriate for the project and the of strategy. ► Actionable data to facilitate decision making. including, but not limited to, the technical, social, political,
environment. ► Projects realize the outcomes they were initiated to ► Timely and appropriate actions to keep project market, and economic environments.
► Appropriate communication with stakeholders. deliver. performance on track. ► Proactively exploring and responding to uncertainty.
► Efficient management of physical resources. ► Project benefits are realized in the time frame in which ► Achieving targets and generating business value by ► An awareness of the interdependence of multiple
► Effective management of procurements. they were planned. making informed and timely decisions based on reliable variables on the project.
► Improved team capability due to continuous learning and ► The project team has a clear understanding of forecasts and evaluations. ► The capacity to anticipate threats and opportunities and

Adaptability process improvement. requirements. understand the consequences of issues.

3.10 Risk 3.11 and Resiliency 3.12 Change ► Stakeholders accept and are satisfied with project
deliverables.
► Project delivery with little or no negative impact from
unforeseen events or conditions.
► Opportunities are realized to improve project
Optimize Risk Responses Embrace Adaptability and Resiliency Enable Change to Achieve the Envisioned Future State performance and outcomes.
► Cost and schedule reserves are utilized effectively to
► Individual and overall risks can impact projects. ► Adaptability is the ability to respond to changing conditions. ► A structured approach to change helps individuals, groups, and the maintain alignment with project objectives.
► Risks can be positive (opportunities) or negative (threats). ► Resiliency is the ability to absorb impacts and to recover quickly from a organization transition from the current state to a future desired state.
► Risks are addressed continually throughout the project. setback or failure. ► Change can originate from internal influences or external sources.
► An organization’s risk attitude, appetite, and threshold influence how risk ► A focus on outcomes rather than outputs facilitates adaptability. ► Enabling change can be challenging as not all stakeholders embrace
is addressed. change.
► Risk responses should be: ► Attempting too much change in a short time can lead to change fatigue
• Appropriate for the significance of the risk,
• Cost effective,
and/or resistance.
► Stakeholder engagement and motivational approaches assist in change Tailoring to fit the project context and Environment
• Realistic within the project context, adoption.
• Agreed to by relevant stakeholders, and
• Owned by a responsible person.

12 Models, Methods, and Artifacts 35 PMP Examination Content Outline - Project Manager’s Tasks

22 Commonly Used
55 Commonly Used
75 Commonly Used 14 Domain I People
Models Methods Artifacts
Situational Leadership Models Data Gathering and Analysis Methods Strategy Artifacts
Ensure team Address and remove
Situational Alternatives &Assumptions Business Cost of Project Project vision Empower team members and
Leadership®
II
OSCAR
analysis
constraints Benchmarking justification Check sheet
analysis analysis quality
Business case Project brief
charter statement
Roadmap Manage conflict Lead a team Support team performance members/stakeholders are Build a team impediments, obstacles, and
stakeholders
Communication Models Decision tree Earned value
analysis analysis
Expected
monetary Forecasting
Influence
diagram
Life cycle
assessment Log and Register Artifacts adequately trained blockers for the team
value
Cross-cultural Effectiveness of Gulf of Make-or- andProbability Process Regression Root cause Sensitivity Assumption Lessons Risk-adjusted
communication execution and impact learned
communication channels evaluation buy analysis matrix analysis analysis analysis analysis log
Backlog Change log Issue log
register backlog Promote team performance
Engage and support virtual
Motivation Models Simulation
Stakeholder SWOT Trend Value stream Variance
Risk register
Stakeholder Negotiate project agreements Collaborate with stakeholders Build shared understanding Define team ground rules Mentor relevant stakeholders through the application of
analysis analysis analysis mapping analysis register teams
Hygiene and Intrinsic versus Theory of Theory X, What-if emotional intelligence
motivation
factors
extrinsic
motivation needs
Theory Y, and
Theory Z
scenario
analysis Plan Artifacts
Change Communications Cost Procurement Project
Change Models Estimating Methods control plan
management management
plan plan
Iteration
management management
plan
plan plan
Managing 8-Step Process Affinity Analogous Function Multipoint Parametric Relative Quality Requirements Resource Risk Scope

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Change in ADKAR® for Leading Transition management Release plan management management management management
Organizations Change grouping estimating points estimating estimating estimating plan plan plan plan plan

Domain II Process
Schedule Stakeholder
Complexity Models Single-point Story point Wideband
estimating estimation Delphi
management engagement Test plan
plan plan
Cynefin
framework
Stacey
matrix Estimating Methods Hierarchy Chart Artifacts
Organizational Product Resource Risk Work
Project Team Development Models Backlog
refinement
Bidder
conference
Change
control board
Daily
standup
Iteration
review
Iteration
planning
breakdown breakdown breakdown breakdown breakdown Execute project with the
structure structure structure structure structure
Plan and manage budget and Plan and manage quality of
Tuckman Drexler/Sibbet Lessons Project Release urgency required to deliver Manage communications Assess and manage risks Engage stakeholders Plan and manage schedule
Ladder
Team Kickoff
learned
Planning
closeout
Status
planning Baseline Artifacts resources products/deliverables
Performance
Performance business value
Other Models Retrospective Risk review
Project
review
Steering
committee
Budget
Milestone
schedule
measurement
baseline
Project
schedule
Scope
baseline
Process
Other Methods Visual Data and Information Artifacts Determine appropriate project
Conflict Negotiation Planning Groups Salience
Integrate project planning Plan and manage Establish project governance
Cause-and- Plan and manage scope Manage project changes Manage project artifacts methodology/methods and
Impact
Modeling
Net Promoter Prioritization
Timebox
Affinity
Burn chart effect Cycle time Cumulative
Dashboard activities procurement structure
mapping Score® schema diagram diagram chart flow diagram practices
Information Lead time Prioritization
Flow chart Gantt chart Histogram
radiator chart matrix
Project schedule Requirements Responsibility Plan and manage
network traceability assignment Scatter
S-curve
Stakeholder
engagement Ensure knowledge transfer for
diagram matrix matrix diagram assessment matrix Manage project issues project/phase closure or
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Throughput
Use case
Value Velocity project continuity
transitions
chart stream map chart
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Bid Project Requirements Project team Evaluate and address external business
Activity list documents Metrics calendars documentation charter Plan and manage project compliance Evaluate and deliver project benefits and value Support organizational change
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