Introduction to processes

• The PRINCE2 processes
• The PRINCE2 journey
• Pre project
• Initiation stage
• Subsequent delivery stages
• Final delivery stage
• The PRINCE2 process model
• Structure of the process chapters

Key sections

• Introduction
• Business case
• Organization
• Quality
• Plans
• Risk
• Change
• Progress
• Introduction to processes
• Starting up a projectDirecting a project
• Initiating a project
• Controlling a stage
• Managing Product Delivery
• Managing a Stage Boundary
• Closing a Project
• Tailoring PRINCE2 to the project environment
• Directing Projects with PRINCE2

The PRINCE2 journey

Pre-project

In the beginning, someone has an idea or a need. This may result from new business objectives, responding to competitive pressures, changes in legislation, or a recommendation in a report or an audit. The trigger for the project could be almost anything. In PRINCE2®, this trigger is called a project mandate. The project mandate is provided by the commissioning organization (corporate or programme management) and can vary in form from a verbal instruction to a well-defined and justified project definition.

Prior to the activity to fully scope the project, it is important to verify that the project is worthwhile and viable. Such activities are covered by the process Starting up a Project, which culminates in the production of a Project Brief and a Stage Plan for project initiation.

The Project Board reviews the Project Brief and decides whether to initiate the project, and states the levels of authority to be delegated to the Project Manager for the initiation stage.

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