Aligning PMI PMBOK Knowledge Areas with Industrial Biotechnology Project Execution

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1. Surely, these old school knowledge areas do not
necessarily apply to the new bio-economy; Right? The
bio-economy or IB projects are all about new technology,
creative ideas and innovative ways of doing things. Yet,
because of these ground-breaking approaches, what
the industry needs more than ever is sound fundamental
project execution. Unfortunately, as we have seen in the
last decade, there are too many failed projects paved
with brilliant ideas. Many of these projects were hindered
by execution lacking in certain knowledge areas of the
PMBOK 10. The PMBOK knowledge areas are universal for
just about all projects.
2. Don’t industrial biotechnology projects have unique
areas, which are vitally important, but are not covered
by the PMBOK? The PMBOK knowledge areas do not
specifically identify vitally important IB project execution
issues such as confidentiality, safety, security, and
change control. However, the table below shows how all
of these issues align with the PMBOK knowledge area
and suggests a table of contents for a typical IB project
execution plan.
By Chris Biondolilo
The Project Management Institute (PMI) publishes the
Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK). The
most recent 5th edition includes 10 knowledge areas that
apply to project execution as shown in the following table:
Order PMBOK Knowledge Areas
1 Project Integration Management
2 Project Scope Management
3 Project Time Management
4 Project Cost Management
5 Project Quality Management
6 Project Human Resource Management
7 Project Communications Management
8 Project Risk Management
9 Project Procurement Management
10 Project Stakeholder Management (new in 5th Ed)
This raises two questions relative to industrial
biotechnology (IB) projects.
Aligning PMI PMBOK Knowledge Areas with Industrial Biotechnology Project Execution
Sect #
Typical Industrial Biotechnology
Project Execution Plan TOC
PMBOK Associated Knowledge Area
1 Introduction, Project Background, and Objectives Project Integration Management
2A Scope of Work Project Scope Management
2B Project Deliverables Project Scope Management
3 Project Schedule Project Time Management
4 Project Budget Project Cost Management
5A Primary Design Standards, CAD Management Project Quality Management
5B Quality Assurance Project Quality Management
6 Project Organization Project Resource Management
7A Confidentiality and Communication Plan Project Communication Management
7B Document Control Project Communication and Quality Management
8 Risk Management Project Risk Management
9 Procurement, Acquisition Plan, Contracting Strategy Project Procurement Management
10 Project Reporting Requirements (Project Controls) Project Stakeholder Management (5th ed.)
11 Safety (includes site access and construction safety) Project Quality Management
12 Security Project Communication and Risk Management
13 Change Control Project Scope, Time, and Budget Management