PRINCE2 is a method of project management. It is used widely in UK and also in the private sectors of UK and other places. Projects should be managed and controlled properly otherwise they can go wrong badly. It is said by PRINCE2 techniques that a project must be organized and controlled from first to end.
What are the assigned roles in PRINCE2 project management?
First is the project manager who has been given the responsibilities of organizing and controlling the project. He will select individuals for the work according to him and will make sure that the work is completed on the correct time without any problem. He is the person who plans out the project and decides the working of the project team.
Secondly there is the person who is providing money for the project. This person is called the customer or sometimes the executive. The person who will be affected by the results or outcome of the project is known as the user. In some cases, the customer and user can be same. Some people give the expert knowledge or skills which helps to do the work on the project. They are called the supplier or specialist.
So, all these people should work accordingly so that the project gets the required quality result on the specified time within the decided budget.
The PRINCE2 project has a project board which consists of the customer, the use and the supplier. The project manager informs the project board regularly keeping them updated about their progress as well as the problems if they are facing any.
The methods of PRINCE2 project management
- To check the progress of the project is the job of project assurance. It is about checking whether the project is capable of working successfully according to costs and benefits which fall under business assurance. User assurance should also be kept in mind that is whether the needs of the user are being fulfilled or not. It also checks whether the project gives an appropriate solution which is called the technical assurance. On the other hand, in some cases project assurance is done by a team of people.
- Administrative work is essential for every project. It is important to organize meetings, updating plans, keeping everyone informed, taking care of files etc. These are done mostly by the project managers in case of smaller projects but when there are a number of projects, a Project Support Office usually helps the project manager.
- The PRINCE2 project management method also describes how risks and quality should be managed and controlling the change on project. Risk management refers to the checking what could go wrong. Quality management checks the quality of work done. Controlling the project changes is very important as it helps the project to go forward in a correct path.
So, these were the important methodologies of PRINCE2 which would help you further on project management issues. Thus, PRINCE2 projects are dependent on the people involved in the team.
Skillogic Knowledge Solutions is top training centre for PRINCE2 Certification and Training in India. Recently Skillogic Launches PRINCE2 Agile certification training also. Classroom training available in Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Pune.
From Project management point of view PRINCE2 and PMP both certifications are top. If you confused between them and thinking which certification is better for me then go through this article: http://skillogic.com/blog/prince2-vs-pmp-which-is-right-choice-for-you/
Skillogic Online Training Institute 