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PMP and PRINCE2 working together

November 22, 2010
This entry is part 11 of 11 in the series Inside PRINCE2

The Inside PRINCE2 series continues with this look at how PRINCE2 and PMP are compatible. In this video Peter Milsom, Executive Program Manager at Aegian Consulting Service Corporation, talks about why he chose to take PRINCE2 when he was already a PMP.

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What software works with PRINCE2?

October 18, 2010
This entry is part 10 of 11 in the series Inside PRINCE2

The Inside PRINCE2 series continues with this look at whether you need a particular type of software to go with the methodology. “I would like your suggestions on which software can apply the methodology of PRINCE2,” said the email from a project manager from Brazil.  I love getting emails from readers, and it is good [...]

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Book review: Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2

August 11, 2010
Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 cover
This entry is part 8 of 11 in the series Inside PRINCE2

This new version of the PRINCE2 manual for project managers feels a lot clearer and structured. Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2: 2009 Edition has more diagrams and a greater degree of clarity and explanation about the themes and processes.   This makes the book more graphically interesting than the previous versions, and I’m sure this makes [...]

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Book review: Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2

August 9, 2010
Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2
This entry is part 7 of 11 in the series Inside PRINCE2

This book is long overdue: it’s a great idea to have a separate manual for those responsible for directing projects and sitting on the Project Board.  Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 2009 has a clear structure – and it’s also clear what it does not include.  There is nothing in here about the leadership skills [...]

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Inside PRINCE2: Who does what in project Initiation

June 23, 2010
This entry is part 6 of 11 in the series Inside PRINCE2

Initiating a project is where it all starts in PRINCE2.  This is the phase where you start working out who is going to do what.  You also put in place all the required elements to make sure the project goes smoothly.  The Initiating a Project process is designed to “establish solid foundations” according to the [...]

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PRINCE2 and PMBoK: why both?

May 26, 2010

The OGC, the UK body that produces PRINCE2, is doing a lot at the moment to show how PRINCE2 supports and integrates with other project management standards and methods.   Earlier this year, I shared a video with you about how PRINCE2 fits with APM’s body of knowledge.  In this video, Andy Murray, the lead [...]

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The launch of PMD Pro

May 5, 2010

Please excuse my amateur video skills! This one didn’t come out as well as I had hoped.  The transcript for the video is below. Elizabeth Harrin: Well, good morning. I’m here at the National Council for Volunteer Organisations in London just around from King’s Cross. I’m looking at Regent’s Canal. It’s a great location. And [...]

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Inside PRINCE2: Extreme Weather exam tips

April 19, 2010
This entry is part 4 of 11 in the series Inside PRINCE2
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Inside PRINCE2: Fixed date projects

February 15, 2010
This entry is part 2 of 11 in the series Inside PRINCE2

Planning is an essential part of what project managers do, so you would expect there to be some mention of how to deal with fixed date projects in the PRINCE2 manuals.  There isn’t.  Fixed date projects only get a passing mention in the Managing Successful Projects book, and you’d have to look really hard to [...]

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Inside PRINCE2: Tolerances

January 18, 2010
This entry is part 1 of 11 in the series Inside PRINCE2

Welcome to this year’s feature spot.  Each month I will have an insight into the world of PRINCE2 – news, opinion or, like today, a spotlight on a particular aspect of the methodology. Tolerances are a key part of being able to work autonomously as a project manager. Having a tolerance means you can be [...]

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