PRINCE2 is one of the world's most used project management methodologies, driving projects from infrastructure to I.T. Like the engine inside a car, it is the invisible, behind the component that ensures the project gets where it needs to go. But to get you to your destination it needs to be maintained and serviced, and project managers must maintain the method or … [Read more...]
The 26 Project Documents of PRINCE2
PRINCE2 is a project management methodology which specifies a series of project management documents (called products) that aid the project manager in carrying out their duties. Each PRINCE2 process and theme are mapped to the documents which are used to carry out that process. The documents (products) are core to the methodology. PRINCE2's documents … [Read more...]
What is a PRINCE2 Management Stage?
PRINCE2 is one of the world's main project management methodologies. In PRINCE2, projects are divided into management stages. These stages represent distinct components which are managed individually. But what exactly is a management stage, and how does it work? A Stage is a Phase Projects must be broken down into phases to be manageable. PRINCE2 … [Read more...]
PRINCE2 Practitioner: The Handy Guide
Becoming a PRINCE2 Practitioner is one of the best steps you can take in your career. Every year tens of thousands of people make the leap from technical professional into project management, or start their career in project management, through this certification. It is a very easy certification to obtain, and carries a tremendous amount of prestige with … [Read more...]
PRINCE2 Foundation: The Handy Guide
Obtaining a PRINCE2 Foundation certification is an unbelievably easy way to take a huge leap forward in your career, from technical professional into project management. In fact, if you're in a technical role and not looking at PRINCE2 Foundation certification you're experiencing a huge missed opportunity cost, it's like winning the grand prize show home at the … [Read more...]
The Quick Guide to PRINCE2
PRINCE2 is one of the world's main project management methodologies. It was developed by the UK government and is administered by Axelos, a company partially owned by the UK government. Axelos administers the two PRINCE2 certifications: PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner. The latter is the main certification, and the former is the more basic, … [Read more...]
The 7 Themes of PRINCE2
PRINCE2 Themes are functional categories, or knowledge areas, that a project must draw on at any time in its life cycle. Like a train that needs wheels, comfortable chairs, windows, and a driver - Each part works together to allow it to arrive at the destination in the maximum amount of comfort. The seven PRINCE2 Themes are: Business Case Organization … [Read more...]
The 7 Principles of PRINCE2
PRINCE2's principles are guiding doctrines which must be followed by all projects. They are like a project constitution of sorts. All projects must abide by these philosophies. The seven principles are: Continued Business Justification Learn from Experience Defined Roles and Responsibilities Manage by Stages Manage by Exception Focus on … [Read more...]