[Managing And Directing Successful Projects With PRINCE2TM.pdf
Saija Grzegorek
Of course, not all projects have such powerful outcomes. But what they all have in common is being dynamic environments which bring change and uncertainty. As such, they not only need managers to get things done, but also a clear sense of direction. This remains true no matter what the size, scale or scope of the project in question.
Within this context, it is vital that members of the project board not only understand their accountability for driving projects but have the skills to do so successfully. They also need to recognize the crucial differences in the disciplines involved with this aspect of senior management, compared to their other business responsibilities.
It addresses key questions that are frequently asked by board members; providing clarity on issues such as expectations, role dynamics, project control and effective application of PRINCE2. Not only that, it explains why the directing role is so important to a successful project outcome and sets out the key duties and behaviours required. For example, senior managers must:
One of the key takeaways from the guide is that the ideal working relationship between project board and project manager is a perfectly balanced 50/50 split; where the project board directs effectively and the project manager delivers projects to timescale and budget.
Clarity and confidence are required from both parties. Without them, the balance shifts. This may be through lack of rigour on the part of the project manager or micro-management from the board, but it results in a much greater chance of project failure. And this is why a 50/50 balance should always be pursued.
Many organizations are driven by projects. Projects help us to create new products, implement improvements, retire legacy systems, and much more. Project management, therefore, is often an integral part of business.
PRINCE2 is a world-leading project management method. It not a prescriptive set of rules, but rather a flexible, principle-driven approach that is designed to be tailored to every individual situation. No two projects are the same, but you can ensure consistently excellent results using the PRINCE2 method. This paper explains why.
The Axelos product portfolio, including PRINCE2, provides effective practical guidance and the endorsement of acquired knowledge, which can be used to develop skills and processes. This is supported with case studies and testimonials from end users.
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The certifications endorsed by Axelos distinguish individuals as knowledgeable professionals in a specific area of expertise, instilling confidence and empowering them to succeed. Any professional with the designations of the PPM portfolio will be able to:
Projects have been with us since the dawn of civilization. Throughout history, projects have allowed organizations to produce new products or capabilities, resulting in change. Other examples where project management is required include:
With roots dating back to the mid-1970s, PRINCE2 has been with us since 1996, providing a method for effective project management and continuous development for project management practitioners for over 20 years.
The PRINCE2 method helps to successfully deliver projects of any size or complexity because it is generic and universal by design. This is a key feature of PRINCE2. Built from a wealth of experience, the method provides the essentials for managing any kind of project. As the leading global method for project management, it is implemented across a wide range of industries and sectors, standardizing roles, language, and processes for organizations and professionals alike.
The PRINCE2 method keeps project managers on track. It ensures acute control on the key elements of any project: cost, time, quality, scope, benefits, and risks and drives improved communications with stakeholders and within teams. The method is flexible, scalable, and tailorable for each project. It is designed to contribute to the success of a project without burdening it with bureaucracy.
PRINCE2 is a principle-based method rather than a prescriptive one. The principles provide a structure of best practice for people involved in a project and were developed from lessons taken from both successful and failed projects. The principles are:
A great strength of PRINCE2 is the way in which the seven themes are integrated, and this is achieved because of the specific treatment of each theme. How the themes are applied can be influenced by tailoring. This may range from being rigid and prescriptive through to allowing the project management team a large degree of freedom in how they implement each theme.
All of the seven themes must be applied in a project, but they should be tailored according to the risk, scale, complexity, or simplicity of the project concerned and contained in each theme chapter. Tailoring allows the themes to be adapted to create appropriate procedures and controls, provided that:
It is important to note that the processes, procedures, and controls through which themes are implemented can become complex and prescriptive. This often creates an unnecessary burden on projects and seldom provides greater control. It is usually better to keep processes and procedures as simple as possible and ensure the project management team really knows how to use them. The more knowledgeable the team, the lighter the processes, procedures, and controls can be. It is better to coach people in using a process or procedure than to keep adding more detail in the hope they will understand it better.
PRINCE2 is a process-based approach for project management. A process is a structured set of activities designed to accomplish a specific objective. It takes one or more defined inputs and turns them into defined outputs.
Recent research* shows that project management professionals are needed now more than ever, with the ever-increasing demands for change from organizations and the expansion of project management into industries such as Healthcare, Publishing, and Professional Services. From 2017 to 2027, the biggest increase in project management jobs in project-oriented industries will be in India, China, and the US.
More and more organizations are incorporating DevOps into their working practices to get more done. Many organizations will also use PRINCE2 to deliver projects. But can an organization really use these two approaches together? This paper will show that an organization does not need to pick and choose which approach it will take; PRINCE2 and DevOps can be used together and even share some similarities.
This paper will examine DevOps and the PRINCE2 governance structure separately and will compare a temporary PRINCE delivery team with a permanent DevOps team. I describe how a PRINCE2 project manager can cope with DevOps teams and how DevOps teams can cope with the PRINCE2 governance. The paper will combine both approaches to explore how they can be successfully implemented together.
It can be used as a reference tool with a comprehensive glossary with search function across the whole App. The App contains a case study to bring PRINCE2 to life and offers links to continue your PRINCE2 journey.
On the main menu you have to choose between study or practice. In the study part you will be able to read a case study (Axle Car Hire) about project management and study for your exam with Study Cards (in total 240 questions). The case study contains 5 topics:
In the practice part you can select a quick test or mock exam. The length of the quick test (min 10, max 30 minutes) and the number of questions (between 20 and 40) can be adjusted. The Mock exams are 60 questions in 60 minutes. The questions are the same as the study cards.
Conclusion: In total 240 questions, which more than enough to prepare yourself for the foundation exam. The App could be of more value if the study cards are based on the case itself.
Conclusion: The courseware contains all the needed material for a training but could be of much more value when each slide is accompanied with an explanation of the content of the slide. In that case you could use the material as reference material after the training class/exam too.
Conclusie: het cursusmateriaal bevat al het benodigde materiaal voor een training, maar kan van veel meer waarde zijn wanneer elke slide vergezeld gaat van een uitleg van de inhoud van die slide. In dat geval zou je het materiaal ook kunnen gebruiken als referentiemateriaal na de training / examen.
The principles provide a framework of good practice. All seven principles are explained: continued business justification, learn from experience, defined roles and responsibilities, mange by stages, manage by exception, focus on products, tailor to suit the project.
Themes describe aspects of project management that must be addressed continually as the project progresses through its lifecycle. All seven themes are discussed in detail; Business case, organization, quality, plans, risk, change and progress.
PRINCE2 is a process-based approach for project management. A process is a structured set of activities designed to accomplish a specific objective. There are seven processes in PRINCE2 which provide the set of activities required to direct, manage and deliver a project successfully. All processes and underlaying activities are described: starting up a project, directing a project, initiating a project, controlling a project, managing product delivery and closing a project.
Bert Hedeman, Gabor Vis van Heemst en Hans Fredriksz hebben hun, door trainingsorganisaties veel gebruikte boek Projectmanagement op basis van PRINCE2 geheel herschreven om daarmee in lijn te zijn met de nieuwe editie van PRINCE2 als vervanger van PRINCE2 editie 2009.
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