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PRINCE2 Project Management Articles, Videos and Other Useful Resources. Providing free info, hints & tips, guides and other useful resources to those that use PRINCE2 as a Project Management methodology.
Sony's PRINCE2 Agile Journey
Posted on Tuesday, 3rd October 2017 12:31
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team
In September 2016, Sony Professional Solutions Europe implemented PRINCE2 Agile in its Media Solutions Department. Why did they make this decision? How did they implement it? What differences has it made looking back a year later?
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Virtual Classroom Training: Top 5 Benefits
Posted on Monday, 11th September 2017 09:10
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team
Is virtual instructor-led training (VILT) right for you? It gives you the freedom to learn at home, like e-learning. At the same time, it has the interactivity of a traditional classroom course. Here are five benefits to virtual classroom training.
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How to Actually Use Your PRINCE2 Certificate
Posted on Wednesday, 23rd August 2017 09:10
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team
Low maturity organisations often invest in PRINCE2 training and then expect immediate benefits. A lot of people with certificates don’t get to use PRINCE2 at all. Other times, they run PINO (PRINCE2 In Name Only) projects, which seem to use PRINCE2 but don't actually follow the processes. You can avoid falling into these patterns by following this advice.
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How to Prioritise Project Work
Posted on Thursday, 3rd August 2017 09:10
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team
No matter how good the team is, every project needs clear priorities to achieve its potential. When you have many stakeholders with different views, this can be a challenge. On top of that, anyone familiar with risk management will tell you to expect a fair number of surprises along the way. With the right strategy, this is all manageable.
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How PRINCE2 Leads to Effective Risk Management
Posted on Monday, 24th July 2017 09:10
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team
PRINCE2 is one of the most comprehensive methodologies for risk management. It quantifies risk by likelihood and impact, making for effective management. PRINCE2 defines ‘risk’ as something that could become either an issue or an opportunity. So risk can be both positive and negative for a project. It also helps understand the full impact of risk. This extends beyond the project, to show how it can effect long-term business goals. No matter the probability, implications or nature of risk, PRINCE2 enables managers to handle it effectively. Here are the 4 main ways PRINCE2 helps manage risks successfully:
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How to Prevent Change Mistakes
Posted on Wednesday, 5th July 2017 09:10
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team
Submitted by ILX Marketing Team
In a 2007 article for Harvard Business Review, John P Kotter introduced a statistic that has been both a source of panic, and a stimulus for best practice: 70% of change management initiatives fail. PRINCE2 is capable of bucking this ongoing trend. The potential for successful change is always there. Unfortunately, so are the obstacles, such as stakeholder conflict and ill-defined goals. These 6 tips will help you fend off any resistance to your proposed change.
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