PMP ECO Task-wise Study Guide
The ECO has 3 domains, 35 tasks (with enablers under each). The exam tests these tasks, not just PMBOK chapters. A good study guide matches each ECO task to the best study resources (PMBOK 6th, 7th, Agile Practice Guide, Process Groups Guide, Rita/Ramdayal, simulators).
📖 PMP ECO Task-wise Study Guide
🔹 Domain I: People (42%) – 14 Tasks
Focus: Leadership, team, stakeholder engagement.
| ECO Task | Study Focus | Best Sources |
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| 1. Manage conflict | Conflict resolution styles, negotiation | PMBOK 6th (Comm + Resource), Rita Ch. HR, Agile PG Ch. 4 |
| 2. Lead a team | Servant leadership, motivation, coaching | PMBOK 7th (Principles: Leadership), Agile PG Ch. 4 |
| 3. Support team performance | Performance metrics, empowerment | PMBOK 6th (Resource Mgmt), Rita Ch. Team, Agile PG Ch. 5 |
| 4. Empower team members | Authority, decision making | PMBOK 7th (Team Domain), Agile PG (self-organizing teams) |
| 5. Ensure team members are trained | Training, mentoring, upskilling | PMBOK 6th (Resource), Rita |
| 6. Build a team | Tuckman’s stages, diversity | PMBOK 6th (Resource), Rita, Agile PG (team norms) |
| 7. Address blockers for team performance | Remove impediments, escalation paths | Agile PG (Scrum Master role), PMBOK 6th (Issue log) |
| 8. Negotiate project agreements | Internal/external negotiation | PMBOK 6th (Procurement, Stakeholder) |
| 9. Collaborate with stakeholders | Communication mgmt., stakeholder mapping | PMBOK 6th (Comm + Stakeholder), Agile PG Ch. 2 |
| 10. Build shared understanding | Vision, information radiators | Agile PG Ch. 5, PMBOK 7th (Stakeholder Domain) |
| 11. Engage and support virtual teams | Tools, culture sensitivity | PMBOK 7th (Tailoring), Rita |
| 12. Define ground rules | Team charter, norms | Agile PG (Working agreements) |
| 13. Mentor stakeholders | Coaching & advising | Agile PG (Servant leadership), Rita |
| 14. Promote team performance with emotional intelligence | EI, empathy, feedback loops | PMBOK 7th (Principles), Rita |
🔹 Domain II: Process (50%) – 17 Tasks
Focus: Project delivery (predictive, agile, hybrid).
| ECO Task | Study Focus | Best Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Execute project with urgency to deliver value | MVP, value delivery | PMBOK 7th (Value Principle), Agile PG Ch. 3–5 |
| 2. Manage communications | Comms plans, transparency | PMBOK 6th (Comm Mgmt), Agile PG (Info radiators) |
| 3. Assess and manage risks | Risk planning, responses | PMBOK 6th (Risk), Rita |
| 4. Engage stakeholders | Continuous engagement | PMBOK 6th (Stakeholder), Agile PG Ch. 2 |
| 5. Plan and manage budget & resources | Cost mgmt, estimation | PMBOK 6th (Cost + Resource), Rita |
| 6. Plan and manage schedule | Critical path, iteration planning | PMBOK 6th (Schedule), Agile PG (Story points, velocity) |
| 7. Plan and manage quality | Quality assurance, testing | PMBOK 6th (Quality), Agile PG (Built-in quality) |
| 8. Integrate project planning | Integrated plan | PMBOK 6th (Integration Mgmt), Process Guide |
| 9. Manage project changes | Change control board, adaptive change | PMBOK 6th (Integration), Agile PG (backlog refinement) |
| 10. Plan and manage procurement | Contracts, vendor mgmt | PMBOK 6th (Procurement) |
| 11. Manage project artifacts | Document mgmt, version control | PMBOK 7th (Info Domain), Agile PG (Radiators) |
| 12. Determine appropriate project methodology | Predictive vs. agile vs. hybrid | Agile PG Ch. 3, PMBOK 7th |
| 13. Establish project governance | Roles, escalation | PMBOK 6th (Integration + Governance), PMBOK 7th |
| 14. Manage project issues | Issue log, escalation | PMBOK 6th (Integration) |
| 15. Ensure knowledge transfer | Lessons learned, repositories | PMBOK 6th (Integration, Closing) |
| 16. Plan & manage project closure | Handover, final reports | PMBOK 6th (Close Project), PMBOK 7th |
| 17. Monitor project progress | Performance reporting | PMBOK 6th (Integration + M&C), Agile PG (burn-up/down) |
🔹 Domain III: Business Environment (8%) – 4 Tasks
Focus: Strategy, benefits, compliance.
| ECO Task | Study Focus | Best Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Plan & manage project compliance | Regulations, audits | PMBOK 6th (Integration, Risk), PMBOK 7th (Stewardship) |
| 2. Evaluate & deliver project benefits/value | Business case, benefits realization | PMBOK 7th (Value Focus), Agile PG (Prioritization) |
| 3. Evaluate external business changes | Market, legal, tech trends | PMBOK 7th (Tailoring, Systems Thinking) |
| 4. Support organizational change | Change mgmt, adoption | PMBOK 6th (Stakeholder), PMBOK 7th (Change Domain) |
📌 How to Use This Guide
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Print or mind-map these 35 tasks.
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For each, study from PMBOK 6th (processes), PMBOK 7th (principles), Agile PG (adaptive/hybrid), and Practice Questions.
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Cross-check with Rita or Andrew Ramdayal for task explanations + exam tricks.
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Reinforce with PM PrepCast Simulator or Study Hall.
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