INTRODUCTION

Overview

What is a project?

A project is a temporary organisation for the purpose of delivering one or more business products according to an agreed Business Case.

What makes projects different?

  • temporary
  • cross-functional team
  • more risky than BAU (Business As Usual)
  • bring about change
  • unique.

Project variables to be controlled

  • costs
  • timescales
  • quality
  • scope
  • risk
  • benefits.

PRINCE2 benefits

  • any type of project
  • projects driven by viability of Business Case
  • recognition of responsibilities
  • product focus
  • different plan levels for different management levels
  • tolerance setting / management by exception
  • stakeholder involvement throughout the project life
  • all projects share common vocabulary
  • consistency of project management
  • established ...

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