Managing successful projects with PRINCE2

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PRINCE2 ( PRojects IN Controlled Environments) is a process-based method for effective project management. PRINCE2 is a de facto standard used by the UK Government, widely recognised and practised in the private sector in the UK and internationally. Hence , th is process should either be executed at the end of or close to the end of each management stage. Project Management For Dummies (Stanley E. Portny) – In my experience the “For Dummies” books have always been a fantastic introduction to the chosen subject area. This 4th edition of the book principles of successful project management and shows you how to motivate any team to gain maximum productivity, including the latest trend of using social media within your project. proper attention is focused on delivery of the management stage’s products by monitor ing to avoid uncontrolled change and loss of focus

Purpose: is to control the link between the project manager and the team manager(s) . Both agree on requirements for acceptance, execution and delivery. 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. Tailor to suit the environment - PRINCE2 can be tailored to suit the project size, complexity, team capability, environment, importance and risk. Project manager and project board will have to make choices including decisions on how PRINCE2 should be applied on the project . PRINCE2 S even T hemesResponsible for producing the result capable of achieving the benefits as stated in the business cas e

PRINCE2 Team roles are– Project Board (Executive, Senior User and Senior Sup p lier), Project Manager, Team Manager, Project Assurance, Change Authority and P r oject Support

Book references

The people chapter covers how projects will affect people in their business-as-usual activities. How well the change delivered by the project is implemented depends not only on the project team, but also by the strength of the relationships they have with the people impacted by the project. As of 1 January 2020, AXELOS has renamed PRINCE2® 2017 (the most recent updates to the PRINCE2 certification) to PRINCE2 6th Edition. This name change is not an update in itself — PRINCE2 6th Edition is a rebrand and doesn’t come with any changes to the PRINCE2 2017 course material or exams. Rather it has been changed to reflect the legacy, heritage and authority of PRINCE2 best practice, and to ensure the format of the name is aligned with that used by other frameworks within the project management industry. detailed stage plan for the current management stage, aligned with the overall project plan timescales , produced before the start of that stage team managers, team members and suppliers are clear about what needs to be produced and what is the expected effort, cost or timescales David Allen (2002). Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. New York: Penguin Group. 288. ISBN-13: 978-0142000281

Some c haracteristics of project work that differentiates itself fr om business as usual (BAU) are:- Is mainly concerned with providing administrative services or advice and guidance on the use of project management tools. without fail and further delay project manager must seek approval to replace the project plan or stage plan for the current management stage with the exception plan Harold R. Kerzner (2013). Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling and Controlling. 11th ed. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1296. ISBN-13: 978-1118022276

Practices

Before getting specific about PRINCE2, these are some general points about project management. They should help put everything into context. So, PRINCE2 is a method for managing projects. It helps you work out who to involve and what their responsibilities are. It gives you a set of processes to work through and explains what information to gather along the way. But PRINCE2 doesn't do the work for you. It cannot guarantee that your projects will be successful. Good projects, which deliver quality results, on-time within budget, depend on the quality of people involved. This includes everyone from Project Board down to individual team members. Project Management Institute (2017). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: PMBOK(R) Guide. Sixth Edition. Pennsylvania: Project Management Institute, Inc. 756. ISBN-13: 978-1628251845

PRINCE2® (Projects In Controlled Environments) is a process-based method that provides the essentials for project management. PRINCE2® helps private, public, and third-sector organizations successfully deliver new products, services, and bring about transformational change. Unique - each project will be unique such as it involves a different customer, a different time. a different team, a different location PRINCE2 2009 – the previous version – will now be called PRINCE2 5th Edition, while PRINCE2 2017 – the current version – will now be called PRINCE2 6th Edition. This book is intended for anyone who is planning on taking the exams. Anyone looking to grow their knowledge of the method. But it could be a great resource for anyone who works on projects to help really understand the process and principals that drive Prince2. I recommend this for anyone who plays a major role in projects on a regular basis. Students who study project management or related fields at university will find the manual an important resource for academic purposes. The PRINCE2 is a globally recognized methodology and understanding it in depth can be a significant asset in their studies and future careers. Consultants and trainersinspires to learn lessons from experience in the projects and helps in continual improvement with in the organizations . This book is more than just a resource for understanding PRINCE2 and project management. It’s also a detailed playbook providing actionable, step-by-step guidance for successfully executing projects of any type and scale. The book covers all the five main components of the methodology: principles, people, practices, processes, and project context. to be accountable for the project’s success by making key decisions and exercising overall control of the project and Project assurance provides an independent view of how the project is progressing. In PRINCE2, there are three views of assurance: business, user and specialist. Each view reflects the interests of the three project board members. These esoteric expressions for processes are explained in a very strange way in the book. I am missing the overview and a "red thread" in the system and framework in the book.