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IT Governance: Definitions, Frameworks and Planning

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IT governance ensures that IT departments are prepared for what’s next, without losing focus on what matters. What is IT Governance? At its base level, IT governance is one or multiple processes that enable the IT staff to better manage risk and operate at its most efficient to the benefit of the organization on the whole.

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What PRINCE2® certification should you get?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Are you looking at what PRINCE2 ® (PRojects IN a Controlled Environment) certificate you should get? There are 4 PRINCE2 certificates: PRINCE2 Foundation (6 th Edition). PRINCE2 has its roots in the UK public sector and government but is now used and loved around the world. Choosing the right certification is important.

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Project Management Apprenticeships: A UK Guide

Rebel’s Guide to PM

It’s perfect for anyone in (or wanting to be) an assistant project manager, junior project manager, or, frankly, anyone who doesn’t yet have the APM PMQ certification, as that’s what you get at the end. It took me a while to dig out my school certificates, so I hope you know where yours are! So that’s a ballpark.

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PRINCE2: The Project Management Method Explained

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The History of PRINCE2® PRINCE2® is part of the best practice guidance that came out of the UK Office of Government Commerce. A British government agency, the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency, licensed it for use in government IT projects back in 1979. It was renamed PRINCE. Directing gets a process of its own.

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Agile Project Governance: It Should be Easy

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Many organizations struggle with project governance, oversight, and control. Traditional waterfall projects have phase gates that theoretically establish defined control and governance points. The truth is that most projects are not successful.

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PRINCE2 and PMBOK: How They Compare

Rebel’s Guide to PM

First came PRINCE in 1989 as the UK government standard for IT project management. In 2020, AXELOS, the awarding body for the PRINCE2 family of certifications, launched a version specifically aimed at the US market, with relevant vocabulary and case studies. PMI regulates the PMP certification. In brief, how does PRINCE2 work?

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What Is a PMO Director? Role, Responsibilities & Salary

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They lead the strategic planning and project governance for the organization and define the project management methodologies that are used to manage those projects. They’re responsible for making sure that the related projects are completed on time and within budget. The responsibilities of a PMO director are varied.

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