This chapter describes foundational concepts of the PMBOK® Guide. It introduces you to the purpose and content of the PMBOK Guide and provides definitions of projects, project management, program management, portfolio management, organizational project management, operations management, organizational strategy, business value, and the project life cycle. All of these foundational concepts are important to ensure […]
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I came to project management as an experienced engineer; I knew how to do my highly technical job and how to get work done within a highly matrixed, international company. What I didn’t know was how to perform the basic processes required to manage a project. You see, they seemed so simple as to be […]