PRINCE2 For Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Softcover

Graham, Nick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047071025X ISBN 13: 9780470710258

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2010

Synopsis

Whatever your project - no matter how big or small - PRINCE2 For Dummies is the perfect guide to using this project management method to help ensure its success.

Fully updated with the 2009 practice guidelines, this book takes readers through every step of a project, offering practical and easy-to-understand advice on using PRINCE2. It provides readers with a comprehensive guide to its systems, procedures and language so you can run efficient and successful projects.

PRINCE2 For Dummies:

Features coverage on all the updates to the 2009 version of PRINCE2

Covers every aspect of project management from planning and establishing roles to closing and reviewing

Allows readers to divide your project into manageable chunks, so you can make realistic plans and know when resources will be needed

Shows how to use the method when approaching the key concerns of project management

Contains a glossary of the main PRINCE2 terms

About this title

About the Author

Nick Graham is a director and founder of the project consultancy and training company Inspirandum Ltd and is a member of the Association for Project Management and the Institute of Directors. A qualified teacher and project manager, Nick has long experience in the PRINCE2 method. He delivers project training for private sector and public organisations throughout the UK and worldwide.

From the Back Cover

Achieve business success with this leading project management technique

PRINCE2^TM is a powerful project management method that helps users plan and control their projects effectively. Fully updated with the 2009 edition of PRINCE, this accessible guide takes you through the ins and outs of the method and shows you how to apply it effectively. Whatever industry you work in, and however large or small your project, this user-friendly advice will help you achieve professional success and stay in control.

• How can PRINCE2 help you? &; discover how the method can make your life easier, with a proven and flexible approach

• Be prepared &; get the green light for your project and map out the path ahead

• Execute with care &; keep your finger on the pulse at every stage in the process

• Assess risk and manage change &; learn how to plan your approach to make control and adjustment easy

"Successful projects are the result of people working hard, with discipline, using one common approach. This book explains PRINCE2 in a practical way using easy-to-follow language. If you use PRINCE2, this book is a must have."
&;Philipp Straehl, Managing Partner, VSM Consultancy

Open the book and find:

• A clear, easy-to-follow explanation of the PRINCE2 method

• How to create a watertight business case

• Advice on running effective Project Boards

• How to monitor progress with precision from start to finish

• Powerful plans that help you check for completeness

• The lowdown on PRINCE2 qualifications

• A glossary of key PRINCE2 terminology

Learn to:

• Revolutionise your project management with PRINCE2

• Apply powerful planning techniques

• Use PRINCE2 controls to monitor your progress every step of the way

• Deliver quality projects on time and within budget

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Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 047071025X
• ISBN 13: 9780470710258
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 392