3.3. Evaluate and address external business environment changes for impact on scope

Evaluate and Address External Business Environment Changes for Impact on Scope Task includes the following enablers:

  • Survey changes to the external business environment (e.g., regulations, technology, geopolitical, market)
  • Assess and prioritize impact on project scope/backlog based on changes in an external business environment
  • Recommend options for scope/backlog changes (e.g., schedule, cost changes)
  • Continually review the external business environment for impacts on project scope/backlog

To learn the Evaluate and Address External Business Environment Changes for Impact on Scope Task, you need:

  1. In the PMBOK Guide 7th Edition, read chapters 2.4, 3.12 (part ‘Standard’) and 4.1, 4.2 (part ‘PMBOK’).
  2. Read chapters 1.1.1, 5.1, 7.4, and 7.12 in the Process Groups: A Practice Guide.
  3. Read chapters 1.8, 8 and appendix X3 in The Standard for Portfolio Management 4th Edition.
  4. Watch and read an appropriate visual on PMIllustrated.com.
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6. Test your knowledge to complete the study of the task.



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