Comparaison BETWEEN THE TWO METHODOLOGIES
There is no other objective than to clarify what each one is, what their pros and cons are and to see if there is a real rivalry between the two terms or if they can complement each other.
SCRUM is defined as:
“A framework within which people can address complex adaptive problems, while productively and creatively delivering products of the highest possible value.”
PMBOK is defined as :
“A document containing standard terminology, best practices and process guidelines around project management as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI)”
Are SCRUM and PMBOK mutually exclusive? NO.
PMBOK is a general framework, applicable to any kind of project, and it’s not prescriptive of any specific method.
¿Are SCRUM and PMBOK complementary? YES.
• PMBOK provides a global and general view of many aspects of project management and is a useful reference for any environment regardless of the chosen methodology.
• SCRUM is dynamic approach and promotes a change of work culture, even when it’s not followed purely and only a few of its elements are put into practice.
What are the differences and similarites between PMbok and Scrumb ?
Main similarities :
Both address the product planning and management activities required to organize software development
Main differences :
Pmbok provides a comprehensive overview of many aspects of project management and is useful for any environment regardless of the chosen methodology. Scrum, on the other hand, is a very dynamic approach that promotes a change in work culture, even when it is not followed in a pure way and only some of its elements are put into practice
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Becoming certified in Scrum or PMBOK are both great career moves depending on your situation.It all comes down to where you want to be in the future.
In conclusion…
In general, the best results from each methodology will depend on the specific environment and kind of project. Because of this it is our responsibility as Project Managers (or our organization’s, through its policies) to choose the most appropriate management tools. And a specific methodology such as SCRUM is not fit for direct comparison with a general framework as PMBOK. They are not mutually exclusive, they complement each other.
The effectiveness of any methodology will depend on its fit within the company and its proper implementation.
Learn more about the methods :
https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/pmbok-guide-scrum-convergence-divergence-8089