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.
Few projects would survive without supervision. That is why the role of a project manager is so important and why they should have a recognised project framework such as PRINCE2 in place to ensure that all team members are pulling their weight. If the team knows that the project manager is alert then they will perform well to meet demand. PRINCE2 Practitioner Training is the complete package for project managers looking to adopt the PRINCE2 methodology and for project team members to get the most out of projects.
A project can be any task such as the creation of a new product, running a marketing campaign, introducing a new service, integrating innovation in your operations or even arrangement of a wedding or any other party. Project management is an art of organising and managing the components (resources, materials, cash time and people) of a project in such a way that enhances the probability of success.
Normally project management involves a series of steps, which vary from project to project. Before starting any project, every project manager identifies the urgency of the project and then prepares a rough plan of project completion according to the available resources. The four basic steps that cover all other steps of project completion include:
Like any long term iterative project, without proper project management, SEO campaigns can really suffer from lack of direction and leave your customers feeling hard done by. It is vital that the customer’s expectations are managed as well as the project otherwise you can risk:
a) losing sight of it’s original aims
b) building unneccessary complexity into the project
c) isolating the client from the project, which leads too…
d) losing the client
There are three key areas which are important to bear in mind when managing any project, these are:
The flow of communication between colleagues and clients must be kept fluid at all times. If this breaks down projects can easily lose focus and move away from the customers intended goals.
This isn’t good for anyone and can be avoided through using project management software which will free up information access to anyone that is involved in the project. (more…)