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PRINCE2 and PMBOK: How They Compare

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I was interviewed by Diego Nei for the Brazilian blog, Papo GP (Talking PM – I think I’ve got that right). We were talking about PRINCE2®, what it means to get qualified and how it compares to the PMBOK Guide. She first took her PRINCE2 Practitioner exam in 2004. In brief, how does PRINCE2 work?

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PRINCE2: An Introduction to the Project Management Methodology

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Project managers who aren’t based in the United Kingdom might not be intimate with the PRINCE2 method of managing a project, which is primarily used by the British government. Although foreign to some, there’s still much to be gained from the PRINCE2 method, even if it isn’t adopted in its entirety. What Is PRINCE2?

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Making Things Happen [Book Review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Normally I take lots of notes when I’m reading books for review. This brainstorming element normally falls outside of the traditional project management role, but is more prevalent in software projects, when engineers have a free reign to come up with new ideas and then have to see them through. It’s all brilliant.

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

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We’ll go through some of the most popular project management methodologies, which are applied in many sectors such as software development, R&D and product development. When to Use It: The practice originated in software development and works well in that culture. Get work management software that fits with every methodology.

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Project Management Framework Types, Key Elements & Best Practices

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Some common ones include scrum , the waterfall methodology , PRINCE2 and more. Without a strict code in place for your methodology, the project can fall apart. Popular ones include PRINCE2, CCPM (critical chain project management), scrum (primarily used in development environments) and the waterfall methodology.

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How to Create a Project Initiation Document (Template Included)

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It’s used primarily in PRINCE2 methodology, which is an acronym that stands for PRojects IN Controlled Environments. A project initiation document is a living document that’s frequently reviewed and revised throughout the project’s life cycle. But that’s just the start of what our software can do for you.

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10 Places to Get Free Project Management Templates

Rebel’s Guide to PM

It’s a password-protected page of the blog with direct links to everything for you to download. If you are looking for information on project budgeting, check out my blog over at ProjectManagement.com, The Money Files. ProjectManager.com is a software tool, but they have a massive set of resources that work without their software.

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