Adapting PRINCE2

Written by | Published July 17, 2012

adapting PRINCE2Some 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 it can be scaled and applied to projects of different scales, in different industries, and it is thus proven to be beneficial at all levels. Our PRINCE2 training leads to formal qualifications and applicable knowledge of how to apply PRINCE2 to projects of all sizes.

Embedding and Scaling PRINCE2

The practice of adopting PRINCE2 across your organisation is known as embedding. The process of embedding will include how the terminology and methodology can be adapted to suit a business’s organisational structure, current practices, and different size projects.

PRINCE2 can be scaled down to suit the individual needs of a project while still providing the necessary control and without losing sight of the inherent principles. Read the rest of “Adapting PRINCE2″

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Managing Risk

Written by | Published February 16, 2012

Risky Business

Risk can either be an opportunity or a stumbling block; nothing is guaranteed but either way it is going to have an effect on your project’s goals and is an essential part of business. Without risks businesses wouldn’t grow or venture into new markets, which in an ever-changing environment could wind up costing them the business itself.

Taking risks is scary, but when guided by a professional who has undergone PRINCE2 Training and knows how to use risk management techniques, looking for potential benefits at every possible opportunity. To be able to do this an individual must be able to use a set of processes and principles to be able to identify, record, analyse and control risks, knowing what best courses of action to take in different situations.

There are a number of things to take into account when coming up with a risk assessment strategy to ensure that your business’s future isn’t completely left to chance, but an extremely calculated risk. Or as calculated as it can be. This is why we are going to look at some of these principles to help you manage risk and help you make your own risk management strategy:

Learn more about PRINCE2 with our previous post on the Seven PRINCE2 Principles.  Read the rest of “Managing Risk”

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DON’T FORGET your PRINCE2 Business Case!

Written by | Published July 27, 2011

PRINCE2-business-caseHaving a well defined and up to date business can be the key to the success of any PRINCE2 project – and yet it is often overlooked, or not used correctly (in these cases, projects tend to deliver poor results!)

It’s not difficult for some project managers to get bogged down in the detail of their PRINCE2 projects, and to lose sight of the overall business objectives.

Some project managers are also unsure about the information they are basing their Business Case on, and where to find it.

However – all PMs should remember that without an agreed Business Case, their project would not exist in the fist place, so making sure that it is accurate, up to date and referred to  for the duration of the project is paramount.

In this post we explore some of the purposes of the PRINCE2 Business case, and consider how to use it effectively.

Want more tips?: Read about setting SMART Goals for your PRINCE2 projects here.

Managing a PRINCE2 Project requires PRINCE2 Practitioner Training, and PRINCE2 Foundation Training is necessary for being part of the project team. We offer both courses in our Brighton training centre, and can also provide training at your place of work.

What is the PRINCE2 Business Case For?

The PRINCE2 business case is a document which aligns your project to the overall strategy of your business or organisation. It explains why we are developing the products or focusing on the outcomes that your project is delivering. It describes the positive impact your project will have on the business, and how it contributes to organisational strategy.

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