PRINCE2 Boardroom briefing - Summary
This briefing provides an introduction to the PRINCE2 Methodology, especially tailored for senior managers. PRINCE2 provides a "Process-Driven" approach to project management with processes to support each of the main "drivers" within the project. PRINCE2 is suitable for planning and controlling any type of project, regardless of scope or size. PRINCE is increasingly being viewed as "best practice" within the
, Continental Europe and world-wide. Up-to-date knowledge of the method is a must for anyone concerned with modern project management techniques.
Senior managers, especially those with Project Board responsibilities. The briefing is also suitable for any senior manager wishing to understand the basic principles embodied within the method.
Objectives and Outline
The event provides a high-level introduction to the method, with a focus on the organisational and control aspects. Managers will be presented with not only the content of the PRINCE2 Method but with a comprehensive set of questions to pose before initiating a project, or allowing it to proceed to the next Management Stage.
INTRODUCTION TO THE PRINCE 2 METHOD
A brief introduction to the main elements of the PRINCE2 Methodology.
THE PROCESS-BASED APPROACH
The key drivers within PRINCE2 lie in the newly defined Processes. Within each Process, the method identifies Components and Techniques. The relationship between Processes, Components and Techniques will be explained.
MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION
An explanation and evaluation of the new PRINCE2 Organisation Structure and Role Descriptions. The Customer:Supplier structures and Programme Management structure will be demonstrated, with practical examples from both the private and public sectors.
PROJECT PLANNING
Product-based planning is retained within PRINCE2 - the Techniques, covering Product, Activity and Resource planning will be summarised at an appropriately high level. The impact of Quality Management and Planning will be reviewed.
CONTROL STRUCTURE
The briefing will focus on the PRINCE structure of Controls - particularly Project Initiation, Project Review, Status Reporting, and Tolerance. The importance of identifying, Reviewing and Logging the Business Benefits and Project Risks will be considered in an appropriate level of detail.
ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION
Providers of PRINCE training and consultancy services need to be accredited to deliver authorised events; Delegates will also have the opportunity to become certificated. The framework for these new concepts and the associated costs will be explained.
THE WAY AHEAD
The implications of the launch of PRINCE2 will be discussed and the way ahead for introducing the method into a "green-field" site or into an existing environment will be suggested. Any topics that managers wish to raise will be dealt with.
