Building Project Management Centers of Excellence

Creating Classifications

A project management methodology should add value to the process of managing projects rather than simply providing administrative functions. It isn't practical or necessary to require all projects, regardless of size, complexity, duration, etc., to the use all 39 core and facilitating processes identified in the PMBOK® Guide. Use of project management processes should be scaled to fit the need for ensuring adequate controls are in place.

In some cases, it may make sense to modify certain process requirements and/or tools. For example, the scope statement or capital authorization request (CAR) may be adjusted for specific projects to ensure that requirements are scaled to add value and not unnecessary paperwork. These ...