Visualizing Complexity. PMBOK 4th. edition is a great framework to organize a project using best project management practices, but in order to understand it well, I find that visualizing all the processes helps a lot.
This chart is a useful way to uncover the logical sequence of events that PMBOK recommends for a project. Not every process is always necessary, it rests on the experience of the PM to choose what is best for each situation, but it is good to know how the roadmap looks and plan accordingly.
I created this chart as an aid to see the interconnections of each of the 42 processes, within each of the 5 Process Groups, it even includes a reference to each relevant knowledge area. And is free of charge using a Creative Commons license. Feedback is welcome.
