We realize that we discuss this topic often, and others do as well on various online platforms and social media sites. Yet, we continue to see PMPs, PMI Registered Education Providers (REP), “PMP Instructors” confuse this concept and think that the process groups are project phases. Even when they say they are not the same,...
We often see posts, even from PMI chapters and Registered Education Providers that use the term PMBOK, instead of PMBOK Guide. Is there a difference and if yes, what is the difference? Think about it then listen to our video.
Here we go again, the craze about the PMP6 is here PMP Exam in relation to PMBOK Guide Changes We are only in January 2017, the PMBOK® Guide sixth edition is not even out yet, and we are starting to hear about PMP6. Obviously, there is no such a thing as PMP6 – the PMP is...
SUKAD has been working to help promote professional project management since our founding in 2004. In addition to local events, we have been publishing this blog site and another in Arabic since 2011. We have a knowledge portal with some open information and other info that is restricted to SUKAD clients. In this short message,...
Following an earlier post on the difference between method or methodology, it would be useful to revisit a question we often get or hear about. Is the PMP (Project Management Professional) certification, or the PMBOK Guide a methodology? Although my post below focuses on the PMBOK Guide – most, if not all comments apply to...
I have been privileged in my career. In a recent article, I have shared some thoughts and reflections on career management and my passion for project management. I had opportunities to work with great companies after my Masters Degree. My first eight years with Exxon Chemical (before the ExxonMobil years), taught me project management well....
Is the project management community receptive to new ideas? Maybe we should zoom in and ask: are professionals who subscribe to one professional association open to things from outside the association? Will share a couple of stories.
A while back, we tried to answer the question Is the PMBOK Guide Real World? The point was that many practitioners believe that the guide does not reflect the real world. We cannot agree and BELIEVE that the PMBOK Guide does reflect the real world. In order not to repeat – refer to the blog...
This post is mostly about thinking out loud and sharing our thoughts with you. Balancing these feelings is tough.
I have been working on two books: The first was about the PMBOK Guide (and ISO 21500) but mostly about how to apply these guides in the real world, and The second book is a re-write of a book we self-published two years ago (Redefining the Basics of Project Management), which focus on The Customizable and...
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