Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2® 2009

The new 2009 edition:

• Explains the principles that underpin PRINCE2

• Describes the PRINCE2 processes in their entirety

• Describes 'Key Themes' of project management, specific to PRINCE2, that are required for the processes to be effective

• Cross-references techniques that may be applied

• Explains how to tailor the method

• Provides context of when and how to use PRINCE2 for different project environments (e.g. standalone or as part of a programme).

Like the 2005 guidance, the book contains chapters on Starting Up a Project, Directing a Project, Initiating a Project, Controlling a Stage, Managing Product Delivery, Managing Stage Boundary and Closing a Project.

In addition, the guidance also looks at the wider role of the Project Manager, including:

• soft skills of the project manager;

• leading and managing;

• stakeholder engagement and communication planning;

• organisational change management;

• PRINCE2 in different types of organisation and cultures; and

• training needs for project teams.

Key features:

• Includes real world examples and illustrations in each chapter

• Contains extensive appendices on the following topics:

  • Product Descriptions

  • Governance

  • Role Definitions - Responsibilities and typical competencies by role

  • Product Based Planning example

  • Health Check

• Contains a list of further information

• Glossary - Definition of acronyms and terms used.