PMI stands for the Project Management Institute, a not-for-profit professional membership association for project managers and program managers.
Introduction: In the competitive world of project management, acquiring the right credentials can make a significant difference in your career trajectory. One of the most respected and sought-after certifications is the Project Management Professional (PMP)…
Welcome to the Agile Practice Guide! This guide is a collaborative effort by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and Agile Alliance, developed to provide practical guidance to project leaders and team members who are adapting…
Adopt a project management methodology and use it consistently. Implement a philosophy that drives the company toward project management maturity and communicate it to everyone. Commit to developing effective plans at the beginning of each…
When companies recognize the need to begin developing processes for project management, the starting point is normally the stage-gate process. The stage-gate process was created because the traditional organizational structure was designed primarily for top-down, centralized management, control, and communications, all of which were no longer practical for organizations that use project management and horizontal work flow.
Previously we stated that success might be a cube rather than a point. If we stay within the cube but miss the point, is that a failure? Probably not! The true definition of failure is…
Historically, the definition of success has been meeting the customer’s expectations regardless of whether or not the customer is internal or external. Success also includes getting the job done within the constraints of time, cost,…
Some people contend that maturity and excellence in project management are the same.Unfortunately, this is not the case. Consider the following definition:Maturity in project management is the implementation of a standard methodology and accompanying processes…
In the preceding sections the word “systems” has been used rather loosely. The exact definition of a system depends on the users, environment, and ultimate goal. Business practitioners define a system as:A group of elements,…
PMI Website PMI ® CertificationsPMI ® CertificationsHandbookTable of ContentsHow to Use the PMI PMP® Certification Handbook – revised 7 December 20202000-2020 Project Management Institute Inc. All rights reserved. 1How to Use the PMI® Certification HandbookThe…