PMBOK－2008 Changes.pdf

PMI Switzerland Chapter Members InformationPMBOK Guide 4th EditionFourth Edition Changes Summary1November 2008,Bernard Roduit,VP Communication and French TVC Lead1.Consistency and Clarification?Change to verb noun format for all processes?Process descriptions rewritten in a more consistent manner?Clarification regarding process interactions?Data flow diagrams added?Project management plan and project documents more clearly differentiated?“Corrective action”,“preventive action”,“defect repair”and“requested changes”are now under the general term“change request”?Elements of the project charter and the scope statement clarified22.Process Changes?“Develop Preliminary Scope Statement”deleted?“Close Project”changed to“Close Project or Phase”?“Plan Scope”deleted?“Collect requirements”added?“Manage Project Team”moved from a controlling process to an executing process?“Plan purchase and Acquisitions”and“Plan Contracting”changed to“Plan Procurements”?“Request Seller Responses”and“Select Sellers”changed to“Conduct Procurements”?“Manage Stakeholders”changed to“Manage Stakeholder Expectations”33.Other Changes of Interest?“Arrow Diagramming Method”being rarely used,it is no longer considered for most projects,most of the time and has been removed from chapter 6?More explanations on earned value in chapter 7 and“To Complete Performance Index”calculation added?“Develop Project Team”and“Manage Project Team”have been expanded concerning people skills in chapter 8?“Teaming Agreements”introduced in chapter 12?New appendix on project management people skills?Expanded and updated glossary44.Impact on PMI Certifications5CredentialExamination updatedPMP 30 June 2009CAPM 31 July 2009PMI-SPSM31 August 2009PMI-RMPSM31 August 2009PgMP 31 August 20096Thank youFor more information please contact:broduitbluewin.chPlease also visit:http:/www.pmi.org/Resources/Pages/2008StandardsUpdate.aspxQuestions?