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. PRINCE2 For Dummies, 2009 Edition includes: Part I: How PRINCE Can Help You – Chapter 1: So What′s a Project Method and Why Do I Need to Use One? – Chapter 2: Outlining the Structure of PRINCE2 – Chapter 3: Getting Real Power from PRINCE2 Part II: Working Through Your Project – Chapter 4: Checking the Idea Before You Start – Chapter 5: Planning the Whole Project: Initiation – Chapter 6: Preparing for a Stage in the Project – Chapter 7: Controlling a Stage – Chapter 8: Building the Deliverables – the Work of the Teams – Chapter 9: Finishing the Project – Chapter 10: Running Effective Project Boards Part III: Help with PRINCE Project Management – Chapter 11: Producing and Updating the Business Case – Chapter 12: Deciding Roles and Responsibilities – Chapter 13: Managing Project Quality – Chapter 14: Planning the Project, Stages, and Work Packages – Chapter 15: Managing Project Risk – Chapter 16: Controlling Change and Controlling Versions – Chapter 17: Monitoring Progress and Setting Up Effective Controls Part IV: The Part of Tens – Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Make PRINCE Work Well – Chapter 19: Ten Tips for a Good Business Case – Chapter 20: Ten Things for Successful Project Assurance Part V: Appendices – Appendix A: Looking into PRINCE Qualifications – Appendix B: Glossary of the Main PRINCE2 Terms
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Achieve business success with this leading project management technique PRINCE2 TM is a powerful project management method that helps users plan and control their projects effectively. Fully updated with the 2009 edition of PRINCE, this accessible guide takes you through the ins and outs of the method and shows you how to apply it effectively. Whatever industry you work in, and however large or small your project, this user–friendly advice will help you achieve professional success and stay in control. How can PRINCE2 help you? – discover how the method can make your life easier, with a proven and flexible approach Be prepared – get the green light for your project and map out the path ahead Execute with care – keep your finger on the pulse at every stage in the process Assess risk and manage change – learn how to plan your approach to make control and adjustment easy "Successful projects are the result of people working hard, with discipline, using one common approach. This book explains PRINCE2 in a practical way using easy–to–follow language. If you use PRINCE2, this book is a must have." —Philipp Straehl, Managing Partner, VSM Consultancy Open the book and find: A clear, easy–to–follow explanation of the PRINCE2 method How to create a watertight business case Advice on running effective Project Boards How to monitor progress with precision from start to finish Powerful plans that help you check for completeness The lowdown on PRINCE2 qualifications A glossary of key PRINCE2 terminology Learn to: Revolutionise your project management with PRINCE2 Apply powerful planning techniques Use PRINCE2 controls to monitor your progress every step of the way Deliver quality projects on time and within budget Go to Dummies.com® for videos, step–by–step examples, how–to articles or to shop!
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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.
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By Kevin
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My company has taken on Prince 2 training big time for most of the staff. having no project management experience I was booked on the foundation course so I bought a copy of this book. Its the best thing I did and helped me a lot. The actual Prince2 manual is more like a reference book where as the Dummies guide talks you through the process's in a more informal way. My advice is if you are going on the foundation or practitioners course then get this book.
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An excellent well written structured overview of the international Project Management methodology. Author makes a pretty light-hearted read of a difficult subject. Recommended.
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I decided to work through "Prince2 for Dummies 2009" before committing myself (and my bank account) to a formal course.
Prince2 is a set of project management principles that can be applied to pretty much any type or size of project. It's not a project methodology and it's not a substitute for knowledge of specific business areas, organizations or people.
This book goes through the Prince2 themes and principles clearly and logically, using real world examples to illustrate key points. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to find out what Prince2 is all about or who is preparing for a training course.
Whilst a knowledge of the official Prince 2 manual is essential for anyone wishing to use Prince2, it's not necessarily the best place to start. I worked through the Dummies guide without having access to a copy of the (pricey) manual and this didn't cause any particular difficulties.
"Prince2 for Dummies 2009" gave me the confidence to take a formal training course leading to Foundation and Practitioner exams (which I passed).
Prince2 is a set of project management principles that can be applied to pretty much any type or size of project. It's not a project methodology and it's not a substitute for knowledge of specific business areas, organizations or people.
This book goes through the Prince2 themes and principles clearly and logically, using real world examples to illustrate key points. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to find out what Prince2 is all about or who is preparing for a training course.
Whilst a knowledge of the official Prince 2 manual is essential for anyone wishing to use Prince2, it's not necessarily the best place to start. I worked through the Dummies guide without having access to a copy of the (pricey) manual and this didn't cause any particular difficulties.
"Prince2 for Dummies 2009" gave me the confidence to take a formal training course leading to Foundation and Practitioner exams (which I passed).
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Soton_Kav
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You know what you're getting with a "for dummies book". It doesn't go into too much detail (and God knows, there's a lot of detail in the official coursebook!) and that makes it easy to get some basic knowledge out of it. I bought this 2 weeks before I went on the Practitioner's course so I had both this and the official coursebook before I started the course. If you're coming to the practitioner course without any prior knowledge then the sheer amount of information injected into your brain over 3 and a half days or so can throw you a bit. and that's where this book comes in. Where the official coursebook is very dry nd details everything,this book gives you more "context" so you get a better feel for why things are done the way they are in Prince2 environments.
As a companion to the coursebook, I highly recommend it. If you're buying it just to get you through the Practitioner exam you should look for something else instead or to supplement it.
As a companion to the coursebook, I highly recommend it. If you're buying it just to get you through the Practitioner exam you should look for something else instead or to supplement it.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Good value. I like the style of the dummy guides, an easy read. I would probably just have the pocket book if I were buying again. It provides sufficient information to understand what is going on. If you want certification this would be a good addition to the less easy manuals.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By dsrussell
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I read the Kindle version of this book in conjunction with the official PRINCE2 (2009) manual as part of my preparations for the P2 exams.
It provides a lot more context than the official manual and is written in a much more enjoyable, informative and interesting way. It's no substitute for the manual if you're doing the exams, but it provides useful background and comments that really help to see how the ideas work in the real world.
You won't become a world-class Project Manager by reading this (or any other) book - but you're more likely to keep the PRINCE2 method in context and less likely to make totally dumb mistakes. Or at least I hope that is the case ...
A worthwhile investment - especially if you're looking for something a little more stimulating than the official manual.
It provides a lot more context than the official manual and is written in a much more enjoyable, informative and interesting way. It's no substitute for the manual if you're doing the exams, but it provides useful background and comments that really help to see how the ideas work in the real world.
You won't become a world-class Project Manager by reading this (or any other) book - but you're more likely to keep the PRINCE2 method in context and less likely to make totally dumb mistakes. Or at least I hope that is the case ...
A worthwhile investment - especially if you're looking for something a little more stimulating than the official manual.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This was just the thing I needed to get the Prince2 ideals in a way that was easy to relate to and in a more logical format. I would advise anyone either taking the Course or working in a Prince2 environment to keep this close to hand.
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By Vizaz70
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Project managment is heavy going anyway so you will always need to concentrate a bit however a bit of humour comes in handy. You will gain a better understanding of the elements of project management however I will caution against using only this book for exams. The manual is the official reference book, the book will come in handy when trying to break down the jargon in the manual. Hope this helps.
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I'm just starting out in Project Management and have read around Prince2 and hear 'The' Prince2 manual can be pretty intimidating, this book has given me a deeper understanding of... Read more
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Nick Graham does a very good job of both selling and describing the PRINCE2 methodology. If you want to know how PRINCE2 can help you and your organisation to manage projects then... Read more
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great book made my introduction to project management a little less daunting as this is a new career path for me (mid 40's)
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Buy this book if you are taking the PRINCE2 course
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Useful Top Level Guide
This is an easy to read, useful product. It familiarises the reader of the basic principles of Prince 2 project management and has proven to be very useful to my son.
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A wonderfully-written and amusing book getting you ready for a P2 course without the heavy weight P2 terminology. Very recommended
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