Relationship Between Project Management Principles and Project Performance Domains

Project management principles and performance domains are closely connected, working together to guide project success.

• Project Management Principles are the fundamental truths and guidelines that shape the way projects should be managed. They focus on values such as being a good steward, creating a collaborative team environment, delivering value, and adapting to change. These principles act as the foundation for a project manager’s mindset and decision-making.
• Project Performance Domains, on the other hand, represent practical areas of focus that must be managed throughout a project’s life cycle. These include domains such as stakeholders, team, development approach, planning, delivery, measurement, and uncertainty. They are the key aspects of project work where the principles are applied.

The relationship between the two is that principles provide the “why” and “how”, while performance domains represent the “where” and “what” of project management. When principles are applied effectively within the performance domains, projects are more likely to achieve desired outcomes, create value, and adapt to challenges.

In simple terms:

• Principles = the foundation and mindset
• Performance Domains = the practice and focus areas
  Together, they ensure projects are managed with both strategic intent and practical execution.