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Revision as of 13:55, 15 June 2020
Introduction
PRINCE2 stands for PRojets IN Controlled Environments
The "2" denotes the major revision of the method, which was first developed by the Central Computer & Telecommunications Agency (CCTA) in 1989.
The project
Change
PRINCE2 views projects as a pathway to change. Thus, if a task will introduce noticeable change within an organization, then it's very likely to be a project.
Temporary
A project has a clearly defined lifespan, beginning with the decision to move forward with it, and ending when the required product or result is created. Maintenance and minor updates are not part of the project. Major updates are separate projects.
Cross-Functional
Because more than one person or department will be affected by a project, it's important to pull together a cross-functional team from many different areas of the company to serve as a task force for the lifespan of the project.
== Unique == Each project has its own unique set of characteristics that affect how it will be managed. Repetitive tasks that are done the same way repeatedly are not unique and aren't considered projects.
== Uncertainty == In a project, there are just enough variables that it's impossible to predict everything about the outcome with 100 percent certainty. Uniqueness always produces uncertainty, and uncertainty always produces risk.
The 4 Elements of PRINCE2
Principles
A set of 7 broad "best practices" or core values designed to ensure that the project is being managed properly under the PRINCE2 method. All 7 principles must be applied if the project is truly being managed according to PRINCE2.
Themes
A set of 7 specific areas of project management that are continuously and simultaneously monitored and updated throughout the project.
Processses
A series of 7 steps that are carried out in chronological order, starting with the beginning of the project and ending with its closure.
Tailoring to the Environment
Although PRINCE2 is applicable to any project, it must be tailored to fit a project's type and size.