Managing and Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2™ Online Subscription

2009 Edition - Individual User

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The subscription includes both the new core PRINCE2 titles: 'Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2' and 'Directing Projects with PRINCE2'. They form a pair of publications that are the result of the PRINCE2: 2009 Project to update the PRINCE2 guidance.

Key features:

The publications have been designed to be role specific manuals for senior managers and project board members and describe how to oversee projects being managed with PRINCE2. The guides set PRINCE2 in the wider context of project management (but still non-specific for industry sector) and describe or cross-reference techniques which support the PRINCE2 method.

Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 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).

Key features of Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 2009 Edition:

• 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.

Directing Projects with PRINCE2 2009 Edition:

• The Duties and Behaviours of the Project Board

• The Project Board's activities, covering:

  • Starting up a project

  • Authorising Initiation

  • Authorising a Project

  • Authorising a Stage

  • Giving Ad Hoc Direction

  • Authorising Closure

  • Reviewing Benefits

  • Tailoring PRINCE2.

Key features of Directing Projects with PRINCE2 2009 Edition:

• Includes real world examples and illustrations in each chapter

• Contains appendices on the following topics:

  • Product Description Outlines

  • Governance

  • Role Descriptions

• Contains a list of further information

• Glossary - Definition of acronyms and terms used.

An Online Subscription gives you access to the latest authoritative text. Functionality includes:

• Dynamic content

• Easy navigation

• Bookmarking

• History

• Cross-linking between chapters

• Pop-up glossary of terms.

We offer flexible packages for those wanting to share access across an organisation, time zones, or those needing mixed media access. Please email digital@tso.co.uk to discuss your requirements.

PRINCE2 Exams and Editions

PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exams based on PRINCE2 2009 have been available from 06 July 2009. PRINCE2 exams based on the PRINCE2 2005 edition will continue to run until the end of 2009. Visit PRINCE2 2009 FAQs for more information.

Related resources:

> Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2™ Online Subscription Demo

> Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2™ Online Subscription Demo

> Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 Review by Rachel Dunscombe, Head of Service Management - NHS North West (opens in a new window)

> PRINCE2 2009 Overview Brochure (PDF - 487Kb)

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