Project manager competency development (PMCD) framework, second edition

Outlines a general context for the definition, assessment and development of project manager competency to help companies to identify the qualifications that are most likely to affect performance, featuring coverage of three main dimensions including knowledge, application and interpersonal behaviors. Project Manager Competency Development (PMCD) Framework – Second Edition provides general context for the definition, assessment and development of project manager competency. The framework outlines the key dimensions of project management competency and identifies those competencies that are most likely to impact project manager performance. Project manager competency consists of three separate dimensions: Knowledge – what a project manager knows about the application of processes, tools and techniques in project activities Performance – how a project manager applies project management knowledge to meet project requirements Personal – how a project manager behaves when performing activities in a project environment In order to be recognized as fully competent, a project manager must satisfy each of these three dimensions. An individual can demonstrate knowledge competency by obtaining an appropriately credentialed assessment, such as the Project Management Professional (PMP®) credential. Since the elements of knowledge competency are detailed in the PMP® Examination Specification, the PMCD Framework focuses on the assessment of Performance and Personal competencies. The PMCD Framework is designed to cover a range of competencies needed by project managers and to apply generically, regardless of the nature, type, size or complexity of the projects being managed. The broad nature of the standard is necessary to ensure that project management competency in individuals is transferable across industries and that industries and organizations can use the PMCD Framework to develop industry and organization-specific competency models. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 71-72) And Index.