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Communication Skills in Project Management

Andy Trainer — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:00:36 +0000

Training in project management techniques such as PRINCE2 will give you the theory of how to structure and run a project. We’ll also give you case studies and real-world applications of the knowledge to make it easier to start managing projects when you return to work. Understanding the importance of other skills such as communication [...]

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How to Keep Calm When Projects Go Wrong

Andy Trainer — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:00:45 +0000

To be successful at managing projects, you need to learn how to structure and control them using a proven project management technique such as PRINCE2. That is pretty much a given in today’s society – project management qualifications are increasingly asked for in job advertisements, and our accredited PRINCE2 courses have never been so popular! [...]

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Adapting PRINCE2

Andy Trainer — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:00:21 +0000

Some business owners misjudge the importance of using a formal project management methodology such as PRINCE2 if the projects within their organisation are small in scale – spending time on training and implementing project management may seem like cracking a nut with a sledgehammer. This analogy is misguided. The beauty of the PRINCE2 methodology is that [...]

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Where to Start With Improving Project Management

Andy Trainer — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:33:31 +0000

The importance of using formal techniques for project management is becoming increasingly recognised throughout all areas of business as a well to improve quality and efficiency whilst reducing overall costs. Demand for project management qualifications is almost the norm in certain areas of recruitment; and our PRINCE2 project management courses have never been so popular! For [...]

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Evaluating a PRINCE2 Project

Andy Trainer — Thu, 24 May 2012 07:30:28 +0000

When we talked about closing a PRINCE2 project last week, we mentioned the importance of evaluating the project. This process is vital, and one that those involved in projects but not trained in project management techniques may overlook. Becoming PRINCE2 certified on one of our PRINCE2 courses will mean not making this kind of mistake! [...]

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How to Close a Project in PRINCE2

Andy Trainer — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:45:20 +0000

Under the PRINCE2 framework, all projects have defined beginnings, middles and ends – all of which must be tightly controlled. Whilst planning, initiating and executing the project, the Project Manager reports to the Project Board – so, similarly, the Project Board has to give final sign-off on the project closure. For successful project closure, there must [...]

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PRINCE2 Methodology & PRINCE2 Structure

Andy Trainer — Wed, 09 May 2012 07:30:37 +0000

PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) is a process-based method for effective project management. PRINCE2 is a registered trademark of the Cabinet Office, used widely in the private and public sectors, with two qualification levels: PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner. The PRINCE2 Foundation level course is for those with a requirement to learn the terminology and basics of PRINCE2 [...]

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PRINCE2 Process Model

Andy Trainer — Wed, 02 May 2012 09:25:42 +0000

PRINCE2 is a process-based approach for project management; providing a scalable and easily tailored methodology for the management of large and small projects. Each process of a PRINCE2 project is defined with its key inputs and outputs together with the specific aims to be achieved and activities to be undertaken. The following diagram and explanations [...]

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Top Tips For Managing A Project Team

Andy Trainer — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:07:06 +0000

When managing a project, it’s easy to get bogged down in the details of the task in hand and to forget about the team working for you. Being task-oriented at the expense of the people will lead to inefficient use of time and resources – and will be a serious risk to the success of [...]

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What to look for in a Project Manager

Andy Trainer — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:41:38 +0000

What separates the good from the not-so-good when it comes to a Project Manager? Well, an industry recognised title such as PRINCE2 Practitioner certainly helps. Our PRINCE2 training courses have high pass rates and low clase sizes so that you get the most out of your course. Plus you get to spend a week in [...]

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