What is a PRINCE2 Management Stage?

PRINCE2 is one of the world's main project management methodologies.  In PRINCE2, projects are divided into management stages.  These stages represent distinct components which are managed individually. But what exactly is a management stage, and how does it work? A Stage is a Phase Projects must be broken down into....

The 9 Project Roles in PRINCE2

PRINCE2 is one of the main project management methodologies in use in the world today.  PRINCE2 is built on the foundation of project roles.  There are 9 roles outlined in the method, which all must be filled even if the same person fills multiple roles.  These roles are: Executive Project....

PRINCE2 Practitioner: The Handy Guide

Becoming a PRINCE2 Practitioner is one of the best steps you can take in your career.  Every year tens of thousands of people make the leap from technical professional into project management, or start their career in project management, through this certification.  It is a very easy certification to obtain,....

PRINCE2 Foundation: The Handy Guide

Obtaining a PRINCE2 Foundation certification is an unbelievably easy way to take a huge leap forward in your career, from technical professional into project management. In fact, if you're in a technical role and not looking at PRINCE2 Foundation certification you're experiencing a huge missed opportunity cost, it's like winning the....

The Triple Constraint

In project management, like most things in life, there is no free lunch. If you want to finish sooner, you will have to cut the project scope.  If you want lower costs, you have to cut expenses.  If you want higher quality, you have to pay more. This constant tug of....

PRINCE2 Certification: What You Need to Know

PRINCE2 is one of the world's main project management certifications.  It was developed by the UK government, and continues to be administered by Axelos, a company that is still partially owned by the UK government.  Certification is a requirement of bidding on some UK government projects. Hence, PRINCE2 is most....

The Quick Guide to PRINCE2

PRINCE2 is one of the world's main project management methodologies.  It was developed by the UK government and is administered by Axelos, a company partially owned by the UK government. Axelos administers the two PRINCE2 certifications:  PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner.  The latter is the main certification, and the former....

The 7 Processes of PRINCE2

PRINCE2's processes are structured activities that turns one or more inputs into outputs.  They are the tasks required to direct, manage, and deliver a project successfully. There are 7 processes within the PRINCE2 methodology: Starting up a project Directing a project Initiating a project Controlling a stage Managing product delivery....

The 7 Themes of PRINCE2

PRINCE2 Themes are functional categories, or knowledge areas, that a project must draw on at any time in its life cycle.  Like a train that needs wheels, comfortable chairs, windows, and a driver - Each part works together to allow it to arrive at the destination in the maximum amount....

The 7 Principles of PRINCE2

PRINCE2's principles are guiding doctrines which must be followed by all projects.  They are like a project constitution of sorts.  All projects must abide by these philosophies. The seven principles are: Continued Business Justification Learn from Experience Defined Roles and Responsibilities Manage by Stages Manage by Exception Focus on Products....