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PRINCE2: An Introduction to the Project Management Methodology

ProjectManager.com

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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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

ProjectManager.com

It was first published in 1996 and is about to publish its sixth edition in the fall of 2017. What It Is: PRINCE2 stands for Projects IN Controlled Environments, and is a structured certified methodology. PRINCE2 came about in 1996 as a more general project management method. It requires a certification to practice.

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Combining PRINCE2 and Scrum

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PRINCE2’s 2017 update and the PRINCE2 Agile course make it easier than ever to play PRINCE2 and Scrum on the same team. Tactic 1 – PRINCE2 as a utility player. The trick with any PRINCE2 project is to only use the processes you need. The trick with any PRINCE2 project is to only use the processes you need.

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Why Earn a Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification?

The IIL Blog

By Ed Lively, PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, MCITP | IIL Senior Consultant and Trainer About the PMP® Certification The Project Management Professional ( PMP ) ® certification is the most recognized and important industry certification for project managers.

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6 Things PRINCE2 Certified Project Managers Should Do Every Day

Prince2

Projects are often very complex endeavours, but PRINCE2 is a project management method proven to deliver them successfully. However, there are certain common activities that a PRINCE2 Certified Project Manager will carry out almost every day. Projects can vary greatly in their nature.

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Overseeing 135 book reviews, what stands out?

Henny Portman

I used, for these eight reviews, book reviews that I wrote for this blog and www.managementboek.nl. Since the first issue of this magazine appeared in 2017, I took the approximately 135 reviews that I posted on my blog in 2017-2019 as a starting point. 2017 book reviews. I wonder if 2020 will change this.

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Project Management Trends: 2018 Topics to Watch

LiquidPlanner

It feels to me like 2017 passed by in a flash. The updated PRINCE2 guidelines that were released this year also include information on tailoring for your environment. We’re already doing that here on the LiquidPlanner blog with monthly “ Ask a Project Manager ” columns and an ebook of advice aimed at helping you manage the chaos.

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