I joined PMI and I signed up for the Orange County PMP Workshop. I read through the PMBOK and found the various diagrams it contains. The PMP preparation process requires master of a vast realm of data. But I had still not found a diagram to bring all the pieces together.

My learning style works best by seeing graphical arrangements. I began my career in civil engineering. I know that I can visualize a shopping center by looking at a set of “blueprints”. When I later switched to data processing I worked with complex database schemas. Again I learned that I could memorize fairly large volumes of data by having a graphical representation. I decided that the key to my ability to master the PMP dataset was to find a diagram that brought the processes together.

My belief in the relationship between graphical representations and memorization was reinforced when George Meier made a presentation at our PMP Workshop. George explained that throughout history people have memorized vast sums of knowledge. From my own studies in theology, I know that people throughout history have memorized their Holy Scriptures. What I did not know, however, was how they did it. George explained that the traditional memory technique is to link data with images.

Just as I thought, I needed a diagram that would show me how the processes interconnect. Not the high level diagrams in the PMBOK. I wanted to see the details.

Once I realized that I was not going to find such a diagram, I decided to create my own.

If you have been searching for the same thing, then I hope that my efforts prove beneficial to you. As I stated earlier, I offer this “As Is”, with no warranty as to its “suitability for your use”. I know that might not be the PMP way to deliver a product, but, I hope you understand, that my “customer” (aka me) is quite happy with this product. Your requirements were not in the scope for the initial project.

Having completed the scope in my original project, however, I have decided to embark on a second project. Now I want to share my work with others. I am offering to include your requirements in the next deliverable if you send your suggestions and comments to robert@RobertPerrine.biz.

I make this offer for two reasons.

1. First, I believe that knowledge should be shared.
2. Second, I know that continuing to work with this material will help me to continue to learn.

In teaching, that process is called "synthesis". First comes rote memorization. Then comes understanding. And after that, "synthesis" which is the process of creating something new from what you have learned. Synthesis is the most powerful learning technique. I learned by creating these documents. I suggest that you also strive for synthesis in your studies by creating a work of your own.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my web site.