The Evolution of Project Management
Navigating the PMBOK® Guide – Eighth Edition Changes
By Rodolfo Ambriz
Abstract
Each release of the PMBOK® Guide by PMI sparks debate as updates often challenge established project management practices. The transition from the Sixth to the Seventh Edition was a significant shift—from a process-driven framework to a principle-based, value-focused approach. With the Eighth Edition, PMI aims to integrate both perspectives. The Eighth Edition reintroduces structured process elements familiar to practitioners of the Sixth Edition, while preserving the flexibility and value orientation introduced in the Seventh. This white paper outlines the key features of the Eighth Edition, and compares them with the Sixth and Seventh Editions, illustrating how the PMBOK® Guide’s evolution reflects the broader transformation of the project management profession.
About the Author
Rodolfo Ambriz
Rodolfo Ambriz is a senior trainer and consultant specializing in Portfolio, Program, and Project Management, as well as Microsoft® Project. He brings a wealth of international experience in project management across various industries, which he shares through his roles as an instructor and consultant for companies in Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. Rodolfo has also served as a professor at the master’s level at La Salle University and CENTRO in Mexico City, and as a lecturer at several higher education institutions in Mexico.
