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• CO is a UK government agency. Amongst its goals is delivery of projects to time, quality and cost, realising benefits.• CO standards include PRINCE2, MSP, P3O, M_o_R, ITIL etc.• CO’s project management standard – PRINCE2 (PRojects In Controlled Environments
version 2), originally developed for public administration, has become increasingly popular also in the commercial sphere and is now the de facto standard for project management in the UK. Its use has spread beyond the UK to more than 50 other countries.
• Current version of PRINCE2 standard is the “PRINCE2 Manual - Managing Successful projects with PRINCE2, 2009 edition”, released on 16.6.2009.
• The certification body for PRINCE2 is the APM Group (APMG).• Accreditation is governed by the passing of two exams – the Foundation &
Practitioner.• A number of accredited training organisations – ATOs offer courses, most of which
also include exam entry in the fee.• All certified ones gain one year free access to the knowledge pool of the PRINCE2
user community – www.pm4success.com
Cabinet Office (CO) & PRINCE2 Profile
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• Embodies established and proven best practice• Can be applied to any type of project• Non-proprietary• Provides a common vocabulary• Explicit recognition of project roles & responsibilities• Is product focussed• Plans that meet the needs of different levels of
management• Based on management by exception• Participants focus on the viability of the project• The 2009 refresh makes PRINCE2 the most up-to-date
project management standard
PRINCE2 Benefits
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• PRINCE2 launched in 1996 & evolved over time• Last previous version was from 2005• Refresh project started in November 2006• Main desired outcomes of the refresh:
• Reflect evolution in project management• Make PRINCE2 more accessible/ less bureaucratic• An enhanced qualifications scheme
• New PRINCE2 version launched on 16.6.2009• Qualification according to it launched on 6.7.2009• Transition period ended on 1.1.2010• Now, the PRINCE2: 2009 version is the only valid one
PRINCE2: 2009 Background
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The Four Integrated Perspectives of The PRINCE2 Method
A PRINCE2 project has continued business justification
Learn from experience PRINCE2 project teams learn from previous experience (lessons are sought, recorded and acted upon throughout the life of the project)
Defined roles & responsibilities A PRINCE2 project has defined and agreed roles and responsibilities with an organization structure that engages the business, user and supplier stakeholder interests
Manage by stages A PRINCE2 project is planned, monitored and controlled on a stage-by-stage basis
Manage by exception A PRINCE2 project has defined tolerances for each project objective to establish limits of delegated authority
Focus on products A PRINCE2 project focuses on the definition and delivery of products, in particular their quality requirements
Tailor to suit the project environment
PRINCE2 is tailored to suit the project’s environment, size, complexity, importance, capability and risk
Establish mechanisms to judge whether the project is (and remains) desirable, viable and achievable as a means to support decision-making in its (continued) investment.
Why?
Organization Define and establish the project’s structure of accountability and responsibilities.
Who?
Quality Define and implement the means by which the project will create and verify products that are fit-for-purpose.
What?
Plans Facilitate communication and control by defining the means of delivering the products
How? How much?
When?
Risk Identify, assess and control uncertainty and, as a result, improve the ability of the project to succeed.
What if?
Change Identify, assess and control any potential and approved changes to baselines.
What’s the impact
Progress Establish mechanisms to monitor and compare actual achievements against those planned in order to provide a forecast for the project objectives, including its continued viability.
A project management method. A broad collection of ‘good practices’ for project management.
Prescriptive. Non-prescriptive.
An integrated set of processes and themes (they are not isolated silos that can be selectively applied).
Each topic area can be referred to in isolation of others.
Covers all project management roles. Targeted at Project Managers.
Does not cover interpersonal skills. Covers interpersonal skills.
References techniques Describes techniques
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• The differences between PRINCE2 (a method) and a BoK make them highly complementary.
• PRINCE2 provides a framework of what needs to be done, by who and when.
• The BoK provides a range of techniques of how those things can be done.
• Tailoring PRINCE2 if the organization is aligned to any particular BoK (e.g. the Project Management Institute – PMI Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide – PMBOK and its superstructure standards) should include:
• Agreeing a single set of terms to apply. For example, in the Project Management Institute’s Body of Knowledge the Project Sponsor is equivalent to PRINCE2’s Executive
• Aligning PRINCE2’s management products with any management products recommended by the BoK. For example, the Project Charter in PMBOK is equivalent to PRINCE2’s Project Brief.
PRINCE2 versus Body of Knowledge (e.g. PMI)
Based on OGC PRINCE2™ material, unless otherwise stated.
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Tailoring PRINCE2
• Embedding: Done by the organization to adopt PRINCE2
• Tailoring: Done by the project management team to adapt the method to the context of the specific project
• Applying the principles (NOT tailored)• Adapting the themes• Applying the organisation’s terms and language• Adapting the management products• Adapting the roles• Adapting the processes
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Summary of Practical Benefitsof PRINCE2: 2009
• Non-proprietary • everybody is allowed to manage projects by PRINCE2
• Consistency & clearance• Clear process model and definition of roles & responsibilities
• Focus on business• Attention to & constant checking against the business case• Number of processes & management products reduced to
• Clear definitions what is tailorable & what not• High quality training & certification systems
• Comprehensive training accreditation system covering training materials, trainers & training organisations
• Global certification of project management staff
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• Why should I care?• There must be some difficulties with
implementing PRINCE2 – what are they• Where can I learn PRINCE2: 2009• What is that PRINCE2 certification about• Where can I get help with implementing
PRINCE2: 2009
Looks all nice, but…
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PRINCE2 Certification Levels
Certificate Target Group Eligibility Requirements Examination
•9 objective test questions, with a scenario background•Each of the 9 questions is worth 12 marks•An overall score of 55%+ is required to pass•2,5 hour duration, for non native speakers + 40 minutes•Open-book examination – only the PRINCE2 Manual is allowed
PRINCE2 Foundation
Unlimited validity
Project ManagersTeam Managers,Project Team MembersProject Support staffLine Managers
•No formal requirements •Multiple-choice •75 questions - just 70 scored•35+ correct answers are required to pass•1 hour duration for non native speakers + 15 minutes•Closed-book
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Your Questions?
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Stefan Ondek, Managing PartnerPRINCE2 Approved Trainer