BS 6079-1:2010

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Project management context
5 Key aspects of project management
6 The project lifecycle
7 Managing the project
8 Skills and competencies for project management
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Agile and iterative methods
        in the context of project management
Bibliography

Provides principles and guidance on the sponsorship, management, planning and undertaking of projects, and the application of project management techniques. Applies to projects in the public, private and voluntary sectors. The primary aim is to provide guidance for relative newcomers to project management and to act as a prompt for more experienced practitioners and those who interact with project teams.

This part of BS6079 gives principles and guidance on the sponsorship, management, planning and undertaking of projects, and the application of project management techniques. It has broad relevance to projects in the public, private and voluntary sectors. It aims primarily to provide guidance for relative newcomers to project management and to act as a prompt for more experienced practitioners and those who interact with project teams.

The principles and guidance outlined in this part of BS6079 are relevant to all sizes of organization, although they might not cover all aspects of every type and size of project.