The "PMBOK(R) Guide - Seventh Edition" is an essential reference for professionals in project management. This edition reflects the significant changes in the industry driven by new technologies, innovative approaches, and dynamic market conditions. The guide encompasses 12 fundamental principles of project management and is organized into eight performance domains that address the current and future needs of practitioners. The aim is to help professionals act more proactively, innovatively, and flexibly to achieve desired project outcomes. This edition provides a comprehensive overview of various development approaches, including predictive, adaptive, and hybrid methods. It also includes a special section on tailoring development approaches and processes, as well as an expanded list of models, methods, and artifacts. The focus is not only on delivering project outcomes but also on enabling results, and it integrates the PMIstandards+(TM) for effective application of information and standards based on project type, development approach, and industry sector.