PRINCE2 For Dummies, Second Edition
- 7h 12m
- Nick Graham
- John Wiley & Sons (UK)
- 2010
Whatever your project - no matter how big or small - PRINCE2 For Dummies, 2009 Edition is the perfect guide to using this project management method to help ensure its success.
Fully updated with the 2009 practice guidelines, this book will take you through every step of a project - from planning and establishing roles to closing and reviewing - offering practical and easy-to-understand advice on using PRINCE2. It also shows how to use the method when approaching the key concerns of project management, including setting up effective controls, managing project risk, managing quality and controlling change. PRINCE2 allows you to divide your project into manageable chunks, so you can make realistic plans and know when resources will be needed. PRINCE2 For Dummies, 2009 Edition provides you with a comprehensive guide to its systems, procedures and language so you can run efficient and successful projects.
About the Author
Nick Graham is a director and founder of the project consultancy and training company Inspirandum Ltd and is a member of the Association for Project Management and the Institute of Directors. A qualified teacher and project manager, Nick has long experience in the PRINCE2 method. He delivers project training for private sector and public organisations throughout the UK and worldwide.
In this Book
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Introduction
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So What's a Project Method and Why Do I Need to Use One?
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Outlining the Structure of PRINCE2
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Getting Real Power from PRINCE2
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Checking the Idea Before You Start
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Planning the Whole Project: Initiation
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Preparing for a Stage in the Project
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Controlling a Stage
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Building the Deliverables
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Finishing the Project
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Running Effective Project Boards
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Producing and Updating the Business Case
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Deciding Roles and Responsibilities
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Managing Project Quality
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Planning the Project, Stages and Work Packages
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Managing Project Risk
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Controlling Change and Versions
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Monitoring Progress and Setting Up Effective Controls
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Ten Ways to Make PRINCE2 Work Well
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Ten Tips for a Good Business Case
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Ten Things for Successful Project Assurance
