Poster 12 · Tailoring
PMBOK® Guide — 7th Edition · §3
Memory Hooks
Mnemonics and a master analogy to lock the frameworks into memory.
The master analogy — a bespoke suit, not off-the-rack
The goal is fit: “just enough” fabric, no more — never one size forced on everyone.
MeasureAnalyse the context
CutAdd or remove process
FitTailor for org, then project
AlterOngoing improvement
LPETM
What to tailor (5 aspects)
“Lean Projects Earn Tailored Methods.”
Life cycle · Processes · Engagement · Tools · Methods & artifacts
AMRBA
Process actions (5)
Five verbs for every process element.
Add · Modify · Remove · Blend · Align
SOPI
The four-step process
“So Our Projects Improve.”
Select · Organisation · Project · Improve
PEI
Engagement model (3)
Tailor the people dimension.
People · Empowerment · Integration
PTC
Project attributes (3)
“Pick The Context.”
Product/deliverable · Team · Culture
P · H · A
The approach spectrum
Stable → mixed → evolving.
Predictive · Hybrid · Adaptive