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This publication provides a universally applicable project management method - the principles, processes and techniques that enable individuals and organisations to successfully deliver their projects within time, cost and quality constraints. "Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2[trademark]" forms part of a pair of publications that are the result of the PRINCE2: 2009 Project to update the PRINCE2 guidance. Its companion is "Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2[trademark]". The title has been designed to be a role specific handbook for Project Managers, Team Managers and Project Support. The new 2009 edition: explains the principles that underpin PRINCE2; describes the PRINCE2 processes in their entirety and 'Key Themes' of project management, specific to PRINCE2, that are required for the processes to be effective; cross-references techniques that may be applied; also explains how to tailor the method; and, provides context of when and how to use PRINCE2 for different project environments (e.g. standalone or as part of a programme). Like the 2005 guidance, the book contains chapters on Starting Up a Project, Directing a Project, Initiating a Project, Controlling a Stage, Managing Product Delivery, Managing Stage Boundary and Closing a Project. In addition, the guidance also looks at the wider role of the Project Manager, including: soft skills of the project manager; leading and managing; stakeholder engagement and communication planning; organisational change management; PRINCE2 in different types of organisation and cultures; and, training needs for project teams. This title includes real world examples and illustrations in each chapter. It contains extensive appendices on the following topics: Product Descriptions; Governance; Role Definitions - Responsibilities and typical competencies by role; Product Based Planning example; and, Health Check. It also contains a list of further information and glossary - definition of acronyms and terms used.
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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The PRINCE2 project management method is now a major influence across the world, being used in 150 countries across 20,000 organisations. So this refresh has been awaited with keen interest.
My overwhelming impression is a positive one.
Its gratifying to see that the refreshed edition has followed the design approach of Managing successful programmes (Office of Government Commerce), such as there is now an earlier chapter on the Principles of PRINCE2 project management.
There are only seven principles (as with MSP). In the case of PRINCE2 they are:
Continued business justification
Learn from experience
Defined roles and responsibilities
Manage by stages
Manage by exception
Focus on products
Tailor to suit the project environment
To paraphrase Rudyard Kipling, "If you can do all those then you are a PRINCE2 Project Manager, my son."
The new PRINCE2 book is a slightly different shape and size to its predecessor. The 'old' edition was some 457 pages. This new edition is a slimmed down 327. This has been achieved largely by ditching the so-called 'sub-processes' in the process model. I understand that some of the PRINCE2 examiners are weeping and gnashing their teeth. Well, the rest of the project management community is rejoicing. I never understood the concept of 'sub-process' anyway: either it is a process or it isn't.
Tailoring is now normal. It always was, but this edition makes the point in visible, emphatic, unavoidable terms.
I like the added attention to the 'soft skills' attributes of project management such as stakeholder engagement as well the treatment of benefits. The business case chapter is good, with some useful material.
Since I was involved in helping the delivery of the original PRINCE2 book in 1996, PRINCE2 has grown and been elaborated in its intervening editions, such that it has become to many quite overwhelming and bureaucratic. This refresh is a welcome pruning back with some useful additions. It comes over clean, fresh and accessible.
I and my colleague will endorse it with our clients.
My overwhelming impression is a positive one.
Its gratifying to see that the refreshed edition has followed the design approach of Managing successful programmes (Office of Government Commerce), such as there is now an earlier chapter on the Principles of PRINCE2 project management.
There are only seven principles (as with MSP). In the case of PRINCE2 they are:
Continued business justification
Learn from experience
Defined roles and responsibilities
Manage by stages
Manage by exception
Focus on products
Tailor to suit the project environment
To paraphrase Rudyard Kipling, "If you can do all those then you are a PRINCE2 Project Manager, my son."
The new PRINCE2 book is a slightly different shape and size to its predecessor. The 'old' edition was some 457 pages. This new edition is a slimmed down 327. This has been achieved largely by ditching the so-called 'sub-processes' in the process model. I understand that some of the PRINCE2 examiners are weeping and gnashing their teeth. Well, the rest of the project management community is rejoicing. I never understood the concept of 'sub-process' anyway: either it is a process or it isn't.
Tailoring is now normal. It always was, but this edition makes the point in visible, emphatic, unavoidable terms.
I like the added attention to the 'soft skills' attributes of project management such as stakeholder engagement as well the treatment of benefits. The business case chapter is good, with some useful material.
Since I was involved in helping the delivery of the original PRINCE2 book in 1996, PRINCE2 has grown and been elaborated in its intervening editions, such that it has become to many quite overwhelming and bureaucratic. This refresh is a welcome pruning back with some useful additions. It comes over clean, fresh and accessible.
I and my colleague will endorse it with our clients.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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As a manual/educational aid this book does do a pretty good job. Not so heavy going as most of these type of manuals. Each section is focused on the topic in hand so you can either go to a process (preferred method) or theme and identify the input/outputs and principles involved. One of the very useful aspects is the roles and responsibility matrix.
All round good. Seems expensive, but in the context of doing Project Management properly (or passing the exam) it is fair value.
All round good. Seems expensive, but in the context of doing Project Management properly (or passing the exam) it is fair value.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book as part of my preparation for the PRINCE2 exams, and read it in conjunction with the PRINCE2 for Dummies book.
Let's be honest, this book is dull - because the subject matter it covers is fairly dull, too. There is nothing exciting in learning about the structure of a Communication Management Strategy or in dissecting the finer points of the Controlling a Stage process. But it covers the material you need for the exams and that, in my opinion, is the main reason why people would buy it. Failing that, you might need it to refer to to from time to time, if your company/client uses PRINCE2 and you don't want to carry this stuff around in your head.
So is it the book or the material it contains that is to blame? In my opinion, it's both, really. This version of the manual is better than previous versions, but that's not saying much. The chapter on quality is dire and confusing and it's perfectly possible to read sections without a single word sinking in. There are, however, some good features, including the Responsibility Matrices at the end of each chapter.
Just as you wouldn't pick up an encyclopaedia and read it from cover to cover, don't attempt to do so with this book - it just doesn't work that way, and you'll be asleep by Page 12.
Similarly, neither this book, nor the PRINCE2 method in general, will tell you how to handle your prime contractor walking out on a job or deal with a stroppy programmer who is behind with his work. But it does tell you how to organise things in general and given that PRINCE2 is still widely used on UK Public Sector jobs, it's pretty much an essential qualification over here. But don't think that knowledge of this book (or the exams) will make you a good Project Manager - for that, you'll need to look elsewhere.
Let's be honest, this book is dull - because the subject matter it covers is fairly dull, too. There is nothing exciting in learning about the structure of a Communication Management Strategy or in dissecting the finer points of the Controlling a Stage process. But it covers the material you need for the exams and that, in my opinion, is the main reason why people would buy it. Failing that, you might need it to refer to to from time to time, if your company/client uses PRINCE2 and you don't want to carry this stuff around in your head.
So is it the book or the material it contains that is to blame? In my opinion, it's both, really. This version of the manual is better than previous versions, but that's not saying much. The chapter on quality is dire and confusing and it's perfectly possible to read sections without a single word sinking in. There are, however, some good features, including the Responsibility Matrices at the end of each chapter.
Just as you wouldn't pick up an encyclopaedia and read it from cover to cover, don't attempt to do so with this book - it just doesn't work that way, and you'll be asleep by Page 12.
Similarly, neither this book, nor the PRINCE2 method in general, will tell you how to handle your prime contractor walking out on a job or deal with a stroppy programmer who is behind with his work. But it does tell you how to organise things in general and given that PRINCE2 is still widely used on UK Public Sector jobs, it's pretty much an essential qualification over here. But don't think that knowledge of this book (or the exams) will make you a good Project Manager - for that, you'll need to look elsewhere.
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