PMBOK 5th Edition some key changes #1
We are starting work on the updates to our training courses needed for next year and rather like most of the enhancements in the 5th Edition (due for publication on 31st December). Over the next few...
View ArticleCommunication!
The recently released Sixth edition of the APM-BoK consists of four major sections: context, people, delivery and interfaces. Typical ‘hard’ project management processes such as scope, schedule, cost,...
View ArticlePMBOK #5 Boosts Stakeholder Management
The publication of the PMBOK® Guide 5th Edition is a major boost for stakeholder management. The introduction of Chapter 13, Project Stakeholder Management as a distinct knowledge area raises the...
View ArticlePMBOK #5 standardises its approach to planning
The PMBOK® Guide has always been designed for large projects, and assumes intelligent project teams will scale back the processes appropriately for smaller projects. The 5th Edition keeps this focus...
View ArticlePMI’s Standard for Portfolio Management
The publication of the third edition of PMIs Standard for Portfolio Management represents a significant step forward in linking the performance of project and programs to the achievement of the...
View ArticlePMBOK® Guide 5th Edition – Some Technical Differences
We are busily working through the PMBOK® Guide 5th Edition updating Mosaic’s PMI training courses ready for the scheduled examination changes. Three of the more technical changes (out of many) are:...
View ArticleThe Standard for Program Management—Third Edition
The most noticeable thing about the new Standard for Program Management—Third Edition is that is has gone on a major diet! The 2nd Edition was 271 page long (plus appendix), the 3rd Edition is less...
View ArticlePMBOK 5 – Some final thoughts
We are now well into the process of updating materials and writing new questions based on the PMBOK® Guide 5th Edition – From being something new, the book is now becoming increasingly familiar: Our...
View ArticlePMI Standards Round-Up
The three standards released by PMI at the beginning of this year were the: PMBOK® Guide Fifth Edition Standard for Portfolio Management Third Edition Standard for Program Management Third Edition As a...
View ArticleHow useful are BOKs?
We have the PMBOK® Guide, the APM BoK and many other BoKs and standards ranging from ISO 21500 to the PMI Practice standards. We personally think they are useful and commit a significant amount of...
View ArticleStakeholder Management Maturity
Recognition of the importance of stakeholder management has taken a huge leap forward since the release of the PMBOK® Guide 5th Edition. The next challenge, addressed in this blog, is for...
View ArticleSeeking a definition of a project.
Good definitions are short and unambiguous and are essential for almost every aspect of life. Even something as simple as ordering a snack requires a clear understanding of what’ required – this...
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