3.8. Evaluate external business environment changes

Evaluate external business environment changes task includes the following enablers:

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

To learn the Evaluate external business environment changes task, you need:

1. In the PMBOK Guide 8^th Edition, read chapters 1.1, 3.1 (part ‘Standard’), and X2.1 (part ‘PMBOK’).
2. Read chapters 1.8, 8 and appendix X3 in The Standard for Portfolio Management 4^th Edition.
3. Watch the video:

5. Test your knowledge to complete the study of the task.