PMBOKstyle
PMBOKstyle is a term used to describe a project management approach that emphasizes adherence to the principles and structure of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). It is not a formal PMI standard or certification, but a label some organizations use to indicate that their project management practices are aligned with PMBOK concepts, terminology, and process structure. In PMBOKstyle, work is organized around the PMBOK process groups: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing, as well as the knowledge areas: integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communications, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management.
Practices under PMBOKstyle typically include using PMBOK-inspired artifacts and documents, such as the project charter, project
Common applications include standardization across programs, improved governance, clearer accountability, and easier alignment with PMI-based audits
Limitations include potential rigidity, risk of over-reliance on process rather than outcomes, and the need to