PRINCE2©
PRINCE2 is the de-
So what is PRINCE2 and why is it so important? Well PRINCE2 was originally developed and has evolved further since to try and provide a consistent way to deliver projects.
All projects are of course different (it is what differentiates them from day to day repeatable operations) so the way PRINCE2 is made to wrap any type of project is by addressing the processes, techniques and tools used to deliver projects successfully.
Its set of processes lay down the steps that need to be taken on all projects, irrespective of what they are delivering, for them to be successful.
It is this separation from the idea of deliverables or ‘products’ which means that it can be used across such a wide range of sectors and which has made it so popular. This consistency is essential in project enabling everyone to know what each other means or are expected to be doing next. It is also helpful as it enables project managers to be more portable moving from company to company or even sector to sector without necessarily having to retrain. This PRINCE2 badge has made the qualification very popular.
Discovering PRINCE2
If you are new to PRINCE2 is can all seem a bit daunting and imposing, its language odd and impenetrable but it is worth the effort to get to grips with it both personally and for the success of your organisation.
We have put these pages together to help those new to PRINCE2 to find out more about it with a range of free resources.
Over time we have discovered that many qualified PRINCE2 Practitioners or those with the PRINCE2 Foundation qualification have found the resources here also helpful for reference or as a refresher.
“PRINCE2 is the methodology of choice for project delivery worldwide, providing consistency of process, approach and language which can be applied to pretty much any type of project. Perfect off the shelf for complex projects and a great basis for tailoring to less complex project environments. PRINCE2 is examined and the qualification is seen as a must have by serious project managers everywhere.”
Malcolm West
PRINCE2©
Community Edition provides the full PRINCE2 2009 and PRINCE2 2005 methods with official templates, navigation structure and guidance tips. Free software to use as long as you want. Download here.
All PROJECT in a box commercial packages provide extended versions of the free methods above to include more sophisticated templates/tools for project controls (risk, issue, quality, lessons, plans etc). Commercial packages also include the very popular pre scaled PRINCE2 methods which are suitable for smaller less complex projects. With these packages you can also personalise/customise your methods.
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PRINCE2 Resources
The following links allow you to explore some of the PRINCE2 areas:
Or why not find out more about other project and programme methodologies:
Managing Successful Programmes
ITIL
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