Firstly, and most importantly, rather than having the predictive approach which was traditionally associated with project management, the revamped standard adopts a principle-based framework in order to be more inclusive of the full range of approaches to value delivery.
As most of you are aware – the PMBOK 6th Edition features 12 governing principles and is built around a set of statements that, regardless of the development approach – best summarizes the generally accepted actions and behaviours of project management practice. But, rather than structuring around the Knowledge Areas and ITTOs, the PMBOK 7th Edition builds on Project Performance Domains which is a group of related activities that are critical for effective delivery of project outcomes.
The seventh edition also features in-depth information and an expanded section on tools and techniques tilted Models, Methods, and Artefacts. With the introduction of a new digital platform called the PMIstandards+ – exclusive knowledge on how to apply such tools and techniques can be found. A digital and interactive element of the PMBOK 7th Edition can also be found on this platform.