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Published here October 2021

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Book [A] Structure

The contents of this Book [A], The Standard for Project Management, is now set out under just three chapter headings, containing a total of 20 sub-headings plus its own Index. The chapter headings are as follows:

1. INTRODUCTION

 

1.1

Purpose of The Standard for Project Management

 

1.2

Key Terms and Concepts

 

1.3

Audience for this Standard

2. A SYSTEM FOR VALUE DELIVERY

 

2.1

Creating Value

 

2.2

Organizational Governance Systems

 

2.3

Functions Associated with Projects

 

2.4

The Project Environment

 

2.5

Product Management Considerations

3. PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES

 

3.1

Be a Diligent, Respectful, and Caring Steward

 

3.2

Create a Collaborative Project Team Environment

 

3.3

Effectively Engage with Stakeholders

 

3.4

Focus on Value

 

3.5

Recognize, Evaluate, and Respond to System Interactions

 

3.6

Demonstrate Leadership Behaviors

 

3.7

Tailor Based on Context

 

3.8

Build Quality into Processes and Deliverables

 

3.9

Navigate Complexity

 

3.10

Optimize Risk Responses

 

3.11

Embrace Adaptability

 

3.12

Enable Change to Achieve the Envisioned Future State References

INDEX (for Book [A] only)

Excluding the publication's introductory pages, this book A by itself, but including its own Index, has a total of 67 pages. Appendices, list of Figures and Tables, a Glossary, Common Acronyms and Definitions are all included in Part [B] of the book: A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge PMBOK Guide Seventh Edition.

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