4. Principles, Themes, and Methodology in PRINCE2
By the end of this chapter, you will learn the following:
• The seven PRINCE2 themes
• The seven PRINCE2 principles
• The PRINCE2 methodology
The PRINCE2 process-based approach to project management is based on seven themes, seven principles, and seven processes. These form the basis for the characteristic PRINCE2 method.
PRINCE2 Themes
The themes in PRINCE2 are similar to the knowledge areas for the PMBOK Guide.
The seven themes in PRINCE2 follow:
• Business case—The business case answers the question why?
• Organization—The organization theme answers the question who?
• Quality—The quality theme answers the question what?
• Risk—The risk theme answers the question what if?
• Plans—The plans ...
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