The abbreviation PRINCE stands for PRojects IN Controlled Environments and describes a method for effective project management for all types of project. It was developed by the Office of Government Commerce and launched by the name PRINCE2 in 1996. PRINCE2 is now a de facto project management standard and widely used by the UK government as well as in the private sector, both in the UK and internationally.
PRINCE2 is a process oriented approach, which can be adjusted to any type of project due to its flexibility and scalability. The approach and the needed basic knowledge are assigned to three categories: processes, components and techniques.
Processes ensure that start, end and advancement of the project are monitored and controlled. The processes embrace the activities from setting the project off on the right track, through controlling and managing the progress to the completion of the project. Each PRINCE2 project will have to regard these processes differently. The following processes are applied in PRINCE2: Starting Up a Project, Initiating a Project, Directing a Project, Controlling a Stage, Managing Product Delivery, Managing Stage Boundaries, Closing a Project and Planning.
The components are key aspects of project management that are used throughout the processes and include the Business Case, the Organisation, Plans, Controls, Management of Risks, Quality in a Project Environment, Configuration Management and Change Control.
PRINCE2 presents very few techniques and leaves the selection of the preferred one to the user, who chooses according the demands of the specific project. The techniques the user can choose from include Product-Based Planning, the Change Control technique and the Quality Review technique.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Processes
- Starting Up a Project (SU)
- Initiating a Project (IP)
- Directing a Project (DP)
- Managing Stage Boundaries (SB)
- Controlling a Stage (CS)
- Managing Product Delivery (MP)
- Closing a Project (CP)
- Planning (PL)
- Components
- Business Case
- Organisation
- Plans
- Controls
- Management of Risk
- Quality in a Project Environment
- Configuration Management
- Change Control
- Techniques
- Product-Based Planning
- Change Control
- Quality Review
- Conclusions
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This assignment aims to explore the application of PRINCE2, a project management methodology, and analyze its impact on project management practices. The paper examines the core components and processes within the PRINCE2 framework.
- The PRINCE2 Methodology and its Processes
- Key Components of Effective Project Management within PRINCE2
- Flexibility and Scalability of PRINCE2 for Diverse Projects
- Techniques Employed within the PRINCE2 Framework
- The Impact of PRINCE2 on Project Control and Success
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This chapter likely provides an overview of PRINCE2, its origins, and its widespread adoption as a project management standard. It may also introduce the structure and scope of the paper itself, outlining the main topics and arguments to be discussed in subsequent chapters.
Processes: This chapter delves into the core processes of PRINCE2, explaining how these processes guide a project from initiation to closure. It would detail each process—Starting Up a Project, Initiating a Project, Directing a Project, Managing Stage Boundaries, Controlling a Stage, Managing Product Delivery, Closing a Project, and Planning—exploring their individual functions and interconnectedness within the overall framework. The emphasis would be on demonstrating how these processes contribute to effective project management and control.
Components: This section would explore the essential components of PRINCE2, which are applied across the various processes. These components, including the Business Case, Organisation, Plans, Controls, Management of Risks, Quality in a Project Environment, Configuration Management, and Change Control, would be examined for their roles in ensuring project success. The chapter likely emphasizes the integration of these components to provide a robust project management structure.
Techniques: This chapter focuses on the techniques available within the PRINCE2 methodology, such as Product-Based Planning, Change Control, and Quality Review. It would likely discuss the selection process for choosing appropriate techniques based on project-specific needs and demonstrates how these techniques support the overall project management approach.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
PRINCE2, project management, processes, components, techniques, project control, risk management, quality management, planning, business case, scalability, flexibility.
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Key components analyzed include the Business Case, Organization, Plans, Controls, Management of Risk, Quality in a Project Environment, Configuration Management, and Change Control. The document highlights how these components work together to create a robust project management structure.
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The document examines several techniques employed within PRINCE2, including Product-Based Planning, Change Control, and Quality Review. The selection and application of these techniques based on project needs are discussed.
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- Anja Böhm (Author), 2009, Application of PRINCE2® and the Impact on Project Management, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/134455
