NEWTOWN SQUARE, PENNSYLVANIA, USA - Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading member association and advocate for the project management profession, announces the release of its newest research publication, Impact on Project Management of Allied Disciplines: Trends and Future of Project Management Practices and Research (200 pp, tbp, US$29.95).

In the project management profession, related disciplines, such as supply chain management and human resource management, are taken from other functional areas and integrated into the project management body of knowledge. Impact on Project Management of Allied Disciplines is an academic study focused on these related disciplines and how they influence each other as the professions and theories evolve.

“The project management body of knowledge is constantly being enhanced for practitioners’ use,” said Edwin Andrews, PhD, director of ic and Educational Programs and Services for PMI. “It is ongoing research and academic publications such as the Impact on Project Management of Allied Disciplines, in addition to research conferences and sponsorships that keep the knowledge base growing and adapting to a changing world. More importantly, this monograph demonstrates how project management is itself rapidly evolving as a recognized academic discipline contributing from its specialized knowledge base, vital information to enhance a myriad of allied management disciplines such as strategic management, risk management, technology management, operations management and organizational dynamics, to name a few.”

About PMI

With more than 265,000 members in 170 plus countries, the Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI) is the leading membership association for the project management profession and the largest association dedicated to project management in the world. As the leading advocate for the profession, PMI is actively engaged in setting professional standards, providing a professional career path for project managers and maintaining a family of professional credentials: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM^®), Project Management Professional (PMP^®), Program Management Professional (PgMP)^®  and PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)^SM. The PMP, held by more than 267,000 project managers worldwide, is the only project management credential that is globally transferable. PMI provides members with access to the knowledge, skills, educational support and networking opportunities needed to drive business results through project management, program management and portfolio management.  The Institute is highly regarded for its extensive research capabilities and its program to accredit colleges and universities and Registered Education Providers to teach PMI approved project management courses.  PMI was founded in 1969. Please visit PMI.org for more information.