A guide to the PROJECT MANAGEMENT BODY OF KNOWLEDGE (PMBOK Guide)

APPENDIX X6TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

X6.1 INTRODUCTION

The PMBOK® Guide-Sixth Edition presents tools and techniques differently from previous editions. Where appropriate, this edition groups tools and techniques by their purpose. The group name describes the intent of what needs to be done and the tools and techniques in the group represent different methods to accomplish the intent. For example, data gathering is a group with the intent of gathering data and information. Brainstorming, interviews, and market research are among the techniques that can be used to gather data and information.

This approach reflects the emphasis in the Sixth Edition on the importance of tailoring the information presented in the PMBOK® Guide to the needs of the environment, ...