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Who does what in Project Initiation in PRINCE2®

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Initiating a project is where it all starts in PRINCE2®. The Initiating a Project process is designed to “establish solid foundations” according to the 2023 Managing Successful Projects official manual, also known as PRINCE2 7. Prepare the business case This step is where PRINCE2 7 deviates from other methods and approaches.

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How to manage project assurance (with PRINCE2 guide)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

They could use benchmarking from other projects, compliance to policies and procedures and lessons learned from other projects to inform their assessment. In PRINCE2 environments , it is specifically called out that project board members are accountable for assuring their particular areas. Who is responsible for project assurance?

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The Best PRINCE2® course for beginners

Rebel’s Guide to PM

PRINCE2 was the first project management certification that I got. Choosing the right PRINCE2 course as a beginner is vitally important. In this article, I’ll share my top tips for choosing the best PRINCE2 course for beginners – whether that’s you or someone in your team whom you are advising. You’ve already chosen PRINCE2.

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Gate Reviews: What Project Managers Need To Know

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Gate reviews, or stage reviews are part of the PRINCE2® process, and also part of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority’s Project Roadmap in the Governance module. Project risk can be re-evaluated, and that can provide useful information for the program or portfolio team. The PMO will specify the route your project has to follow.

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Book review: Risk Happens

Rebel’s Guide to PM

There is also some background information on how individuals and groups respond to risk. The book is not method specific, so it doesn’t matter if you use PRINCE2® , the PMI® equivalent or any other national or international standard.

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Top 10 Must-Read Books on Collaboration on Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

There are lots of sound bites too, many of which will help you work effectively with others, including making sure you have the information required to be useful and impress others on your projects. This book tells you what might work best in what situations so you can better inform yourself and make the right choice.

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10 Places to Get Free Project Management Templates

Rebel’s Guide to PM

If you are looking for information on project budgeting, check out my blog over at ProjectManagement.com, The Money Files. PRINCE2 Templates from Axelos. If you work in a PRINCE2 environment, you’ll be aware that it’s quite document heavy! ProjectManager.com. Download the ‘critical friend’ project assurance template on gov.uk.

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