How do you compare and contrast the new PMBOK 7 with other project management standards and frameworks?

PMBOK 7 encompasses various development approaches, such as predictive, traditional, adaptive, agile, and hybrid, making it more versatile than some narrower frameworks. Notably, PMBOK 7 introduces TAILORING, recognizing that a one-size-fits-all approach may not meet diverse project requirements, encouraging customization. An extended toolbox with a focus on tools and techniques, including a "Models, Methods, and Artifacts" section, is introduced, distinguishing itself from other frameworks. In conclusion, PMBOK 7 embraces diverse development approaches, introduces tailoring, an expanded toolkit, and emphasizes project outcomes, making it a standout choice among project management standards, catering to the evolving needs of the profession.

In my opinion, PMBOK 7th edition represents a significant evolution of the project management framework. I appreciate the increased emphasis on principles and tailoring, as well as the recognition of the importance of flexibility in project management. The addition of two new knowledge areas, "Stakeholder Management" and "Team Management," also reflects the growing importance of these areas in modern project management. Overall, PMBOK 7th edition strikes a good balance between providing a comprehensive framework and set of best practices, while also allowing for flexibility and tailoring to meet the specific needs of each project. I believe it will be a valuable resource for project managers of all levels and industries.

1. Flexible Approach: PMBOK 7 emphasizes adaptability in tailoring processes to fit specific project contexts and stakeholder needs. 2. Results-Oriented: Shifts focus from process-centric to outcome-centric project management, prioritizing delivery of value. 3. 12 Principles: Provides a comprehensive framework with 12 foundational principles guiding project management practices. 4. 8 Performance Domains: Recognizes eight performance domains, reflecting a holistic view of project management competencies. 5. Adaptive Practices: Encourages adoption of iterative and incremental approaches to project delivery, promoting flexibility and responsiveness.

In addition to the PMBOK Guide 7th edition, for more extensive and practical content, I like to refer to the following: 1. 'Process Groups : A Practice Guide' This rather recent (2022) PMI publication resembles the PMBOK Guide 6th edition content, but restructured according to the Process Groups. It contains a description of useful tools, methods and techniques that a PM can apply for managing projects using a Predictive (Plan driven / Waterfall) approach. 2. 'Agile Practice Guide' This 2017 PMI publication provides a good read when working in an environment using an Agile approach. When working with a Hybrid approach, its about understanding and combining both in a sensible manner, fit to the needs of your project. So then read both!

El Sistema del PMI PMBoK7 incluye todas las formas de trabajo predictivo, tradicional, adaptativo, ágil e híbrido, con lo cúal los otros marcos de referencia para la gerencia de proyectos estan también incluidos. MáS áGIL IMPOSIBLE. Nosotros lo analizamos como SISTEMA, dado que uno de los principios del induce a enfocarlo como sistema. Ahí encontramos 5 subsistemas: Sistema de Generación de Valor. Sistema de 12 Principios. Sistema de 8 Dominios de Desempe?o. Sistema de Adecuación o Tailoring y Sistema de Conocimiento o PMIstandards+. El Sistema del PMI PMBoK7 facilita la generación PRáCTICA de cualquier métodologia para la Gerencia de cualquier proyecto. SI TE ENSE?AN A HACERLO y USARLO BIEN. Dr. Fernando Martínez WhatsApp +584167217462

Comparing PMBOK 7 with PRINCE2: 1. Approach: PMBOK 7 offers a framework, while PRINCE2 provides a method. 2. Flexibility: PMBOK 7 emphasizes adaptability, while PRINCE2 maintains rigidity. 3. Agile Integration: PMBOK 7 integrates Agile, while PRINCE2 lacks explicit integration. 4. Governance: PMBOK 7 highlights governance, while PRINCE2 underscores control. 5. Documentation: PMBOK 7 guides documentation, while PRINCE2 mandates specifics. 6. Stakeholders: PMBOK 7 emphasizes collaboration, while PRINCE2 focuses on roles. 7. Improvement: PMBOK 7 promotes continuous improvement, while PRINCE2 encourages periodic reviews.

PRINCE2 has a Governmental background, where the need for control appears to be higher (respect your mandate!) than in business environments where a more entrepreneurial approach and taking risks is appreciated and even expected. Especially good is the emphasis on the project's business case - the 'Why'; the driver of the project. Also the crucial role of the Steering committee - essential for getting decisions that are outside the PMs mandate - is described. The name already says it all: Projects in CONTROLLED environments. But what if the environment is more VUCA and can be less controlled than expected? The method is worth studying as it offers many useful tools, techniques and templates that PMs can simply add to their toolboxes.

PMBOK 7 provides a structured framework for project management, offering guidance on processes, knowledge areas, and best practices. It emphasizes thorough planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Agile methodologies prioritize flexibility, collaboration, and iterative delivery, focusing on adapting to change and delivering value incrementally. While PMBOK 7 offers a systematic approach suitable for various project types, Agile frameworks like Scrum and Kanban excel in dynamic environments where rapid response and continuous improvement are paramount. Integrating both approaches optimizes project outcomes by combining planning with adaptive execution.

In my opinion, traditional project management approaches, such as the Waterfall model, can be rigid and inflexible, making it difficult to adapt to changing requirements or unexpected obstacles. Agile, on the other hand, is designed to be highly flexible and adaptable, allowing teams to respond quickly to changes in the project environment. One of the things I appreciate most about Agile is its focus on collaboration and communication and its iterative approach to development. Rather than trying to plan and execute the entire project upfront, Agile teams work in short sprints or iterations, continually testing and refining the product as they go. This approach enables teams to deliver value to the customer more quickly.

Lo más Agile en el mercado de Gerencia de Proyectos es el Sistema del PMI PMBoK7, porque permite la adecuación de cualquiera de los marcos de referencia existentes para la Gerencia de Proyectos. MáS áGIL IMPOSIBLE. Se puede ser tan ágil, que hasta se puede ser predictivo. Dr. Fernando Martínez WhatsApp +584167217462

The PMBOK Guide uses the term 'Adaptive' project approach, for organizing projects that have high uncertainty about the project's end result (the 'What') and the way get to that (the 'How'). As in that case, when sticking to a Predictive approach, any long-term plan would be just one of the thousands possible scenarios, thus providing a 'false sense of certainty and control'. Hence many different Agile methods, that organize focused and incremental delivery of value (Sprint or Iteration backlog), thus providing enough stability and predictability for the short term (Iterations or Sprints; 1-4 weeks), and facilitate change for the longer term in a constantly maintained list of needs (Product backlog) that allows for easy re-prioritization.

Unfortunately, this may be a case of flawed AI learning. There has been a common misconception for years that PRINCE2 is to document heavy, prescriptive and rigid. I earned the PMP, PRINCE2 Foundation, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PRINCE2 Registered Consultant and PRINCE2 Professional and have been using it since the PRINCE days in the late 80s. If you use it properly it provides excellent and sensible how to guidance for project managers. That said, like everything else... it depends.

Comparing PMBOK 7 with PRINCE2: PMBOK 7 offers a flexible framework adaptable to diverse project contexts, empowering project managers and teams to tailor practices. It prioritizes stakeholder engagement, risk management, and continuous improvement. Conversely, PRINCE2 provides a more detailed, sequential approach, emphasizing adherence to defined standards and roles. Both share common principles but differ in levels of prescription and autonomy, allowing practitioners to choose the best-fit approach for their projects while ensuring robust project management practices.

PMBOK 7 focuses on principles and performance domains, offering flexibility across various project environments. It emphasizes outcomes, value delivery, and stakeholder engagement, making it adaptable to both predictive and Agile approaches. In contrast, PRINCE2 is a process-driven framework with a strong focus on governance and control. It provides a detailed methodology with defined stages and roles, making it ideal for structured, large-scale projects.

Comparing PMBOK 7 with Agile: PMBOK 7 embodies a traditional project management mindset, focusing on structured planning and control, while Agile embraces a modern, adaptive approach, emphasizing flexibility and iterative delivery. PMBOK 7 emphasizes project outcomes and deliverables, whereas Agile prioritizes value and responsiveness to change. Both recognize customer satisfaction, team collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and learning from feedback as essential, albeit from different perspectives. Integrating PMBOK 7's rigor with Agile's adaptability can optimize project management in dynamic environments, ensuring both predictability and responsiveness.

It's a complete misconception that the PMBOK Guide is not Agile; it is! The PMBOK Guide 7th edition actually emphasizes choosing the best development approach for your project and seeing different approaches as a spectrum with the Predictive approach (= Plan driven, Waterfall) and the Adaptive (Agile) approach, on each end, and Hybrid in between. The PMBOK Guide contains: 1. (ANSI) 'Standard for Project management' This is based on 12 Principles, to guide the behavior of a PM. When comparing these with the 12 Principles from the Scrum Alliance we recognize a lot of overlap. 2. 'PMBOK Guide' with 8 Performance Domains; areas that a PM keeps on their radar for realizing project outcomes, and tailored to the chosen project approach.

El Sistema del PMI PMBoK7 es un generador de CUALQUIER métodologia de Gerencia de Proyectos para cada proyecto particular, SI TE LO ENSE?AN BIEN, lo cual permite TAMBIéN construir metodologías agiles para proyectos que lo requieran. NO HAY o EXISTE UN "PMBoK7 vs Agile" SOLO HAY UN USO DE MEJORES PRáCTICAS PARA LA GERENCIA DE PROYECTOS. Ahí esta la grandeza del Sistema del PMI PMBoK7. Dr. Fernando Martínez WhatsApp +584167217462

In this context, Agile delivery frameworks are under the broad umbrella defined in the PMBOK? 7, that encourages to implement one (or a combination) of delivery approaches, while still considering a general framework of guiding activities from the set of 8 interdependent performance domains.

Many project management guides, including ISO 21502:2020, now incorporate agile concepts and approaches as they've become standard practice through muscle memory. Indeed many practitioners were following these approaches even before the Manifesto. Even in ISO 21502:2020 we identified that a delivery approach can be any method or process suited to the type of outputs, such as predictive, incremental, iterative, adaptive or hybrid, including agile approaches. Although ISO 21502 may not use agile-specific terminology, it's designed to be compatible with agile methods and approaches. The PMBOK 7 standard is intended to provide guidance for all types of projects as well so it follows a similar approach.

In addition to the PMBOK Guide 7th edition, for more extensive and practical content, I like to refer to the following: 1. 'Process Groups : A Practice Guide' This rather recent (2022) PMI publication resembles the PMBOK Guide 6th edition content, but restructured according to the Process Groups. It contains a description of useful tools, methods and techniques that a PM can apply for managing projects using a Predictive (Plan driven / Waterfall) approach. 2. 'Agile Practice Guide' This 2017 PMI publication provides a good read when working in an environment using an Agile approach. When working with a Hybrid approach, its about understanding and combining both in a sensible manner, fit to the needs of your project. So then read both!

Compare PMBOK 7 with other frameworks in renewable energy projects by evaluating alignment and unique features. For subsea wind projects, contrast with ISO 45001 for safety integration. In grid code compliance studies, compare with IEC standards. PMBOK 7's adaptive approach aligns with dynamic aspects, like technology updates in offshore wind. Ensure harmonization, using PMBOK 7's comprehensive guidelines while leveraging specific strengths from other frameworks for tailored project success.

The "delivery" performance domain from PMBOK? 7 recognizes that Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and any other Agile delivery framework, as well as PMBOK? 6 or other non-Agile methods, can be used or combined as part of the project's delivery approach and lifecycle. PMBOK? 7 does NOT want to serve as a substitute for PMBOK? 6, as it recognizes that many stakeholders are still getting value from this approach, finding it useful to follow standards and best practices. In fact, the prescriptive process-driven methodology from PMBOK? 6 could be considered a valid delivery approach, as part of the "delivery" performance domain of PMBOK? 7. PMBOK? 7 was written considering other bodies of knowledge, to keep the guide relevant and credible.