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 of the PRINCE2 processes will help you when managing projects with PRINCE2.
After completing a project there can be mountains of paperwork to file. Old data always comes in handy, especially for ongoing projects, and project management involves staying op top of everything. However, even a seasoned PRINCE2 practitioner can sometimes struggle to keep track of paperwork or find a place to store it. In this guest post, Gyles Robertshaw highlights the benefits of using offsite storage for documents, freeing up room in the office while maintaining records of important projects. This is also a much safer way to store documents for projects that need to be kept under wraps…
The paperless office is an idea that has been championed for many years as the ability to store documents digitally has become possible. However, in reality there are very few businesses that currently run paperless offices. Anyone who has worked in an environment where there has been an attempt to eradicate the use of paper will understand just how many problems it can throw up. The main issue being that for legal reasons certain businesses and organisations must keep hard copies of important documents, such as contracts, that contain signatures. This is because they must be able to produce this document should there be a legal disagreement regarding the details of an agreement at a later point. In such instances a digital record, which can be easily manipulated, is not proof of the document and a hard copy must be produced.
With the requirement to keep large amounts of documents; many companies find that they simply do not have enough space at their place of work. As a result we are seeing increasing demands for archiving space. Those that have large quantities of documents that which accessing on a regular basis will often go for a fully managed service; where the storage provider will deliver paperwork as required. However, there is also the option of managing your own archiving in some self storage facilities. In order to properly manage your documents effectively you should follow a few simple steps. (more…)
One of the main reasons for owning a smart phone is that when you’re having one of those wobbly, not so bright days you can rely on your Droid to help pick up the pieces; as long as you’ve remembered to keep enough charge in the thing. With a wide variety of productivity apps available through Android’s Marketplace, the options for managing your life through your phone have never been so plentiful and varied. We recently published a post on the top 5 Project Management Google Apps which you may also be interested in.
Whilst we’re on the subject of apps, the app market is exploding and doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down any time soon. At Silicon Beach we don’t just deliver great PRINCE2 training, with exceptional pass rates, we also provide training on mobile development including iPhone App training and Android App training.
But with so many apps available it’s hard to choose which one is going to match your needs with the greatest precision. So to help you get started with your whittling down of potential suitors we’ve put together a list of some of our personal favourites.
For those like me who can’t get anything achieved that hasn’t been written down in list form, a task list app such as Remember the Milk could finally be the app that has you throwing away all those tattered, bullet pointed lists that undoubtedly clutter your desk.
As well as being able to list, organise and check off tasks it also include synching which backs up all your notes and tasks to be accessed on your own online account. Make your task list mobile with this feature-packed application. Award-winning web version also available. (more…)