To learn about the Develop and Apply Methods, Tools, and Techniques to Develop and Manage Project Scope task, we recommend exploring the following PMI resources and books:
- PMBOK® Guide (7th Edition):
- Scope Management Chapter: This chapter provides comprehensive guidance on developing project scope, including methods like scope definition, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) creation, scope validation, and scope control. It details the tools and techniques required to manage scope effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
- Tailoring Considerations: The guide offers advice on tailoring scope management practices to fit project-specific needs, ensuring effective scope management across different types of projects.
- Practice Standard for Work Breakdown Structures (WBS): This practice standard is focused on creating and managing a WBS, which is essential for defining and managing project scope. It provides detailed methodologies and best practices for using the WBS to manage scope effectively.
- PMI’s Practice Standard for Project Estimating: Estimating is closely related to scope management, and this standard includes tools and techniques that can be applied in the scope management process, particularly in estimating resources and effort required to deliver the defined scope.