PRINCE2 Benefits - Overview - Qualifications. BCS Chester and North Wales Branch 30 th April 2012

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1 PRINCE2 Benefits - Overview - Qualifications BCS Chester and North Wales Branch 30 th April 2012

About Charles Ryder Pre 1996 project manager using PRINCE 1996 Accredited as PRINCE2 trainer Post 1996 project manager, trainer and consultant 1995 founded Kennedy Ryder Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur 2010

2 About Charles Ryder Pre 1996 project manager using PRINCE 1996 Accredited as PRINCE2 trainer Post 1996 project manager, trainer and consultant 1995 founded Kennedy Ryder Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur 2010 founded Kennedy Ryder Ltd in Chester APM PMBoK rewrite team & PIKOM PM design team Kennedy Ryder operates today in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Nepal and the UK. University of Chester Visiting Lecturer and MSc in Project Management Module Leader 2

3 What Kennedy Ryder does Project Management training PRINCE2, PMP, CAPM, Essential Project Management Skills (or we can deliver on any topic regarding project management) Project Management consultancy health checks and project turnarounds Interim project and IT managers for short and medium term contracts Project Management software that is web based so it can be used anywhere Project Offices set up, coaching and interim staff Project Methodology development CMMI training and consultancy including the new CMMI for Services ITSM and ITIL training and consultancy Change Management training and consultancy Programme Management MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) training, consultancy and interim managers Management of Risk (M_o_R) training and consultancy PRINCE2 project management software & project manager behaviour questionnaire.. 3

4 PRINCE2 Benefits A flexible framework that can be applied to any type or size of project Applicable to any organization undertaking projects, regardless of sector or industry Proven best practice and governance for project management Minimized risk of project failure Provides a common vocabulary for all project team members promoting clear and effective communication Provides for the explicit recognition of project responsibilities (team members understand each other s roles and needs) A common, consistent approach promoting a controlled & organized start, middle & end 4

5 PRINCE2 Benefits Part 2 A defined structure for accountability, delegation, authority and communication Promotes consistency of project work and the ability to reuse project assets An invaluable diagnostic tool, facilitating the assurance and assessment of project work, troubleshooting and audits Carefully managed plans to meet the needs of different levels in the management team, improving communication Ensures focus on the viability of the project in relation to its Business Case objectives Defines a thorough yet economical structure of reports Ensures stakeholders (including sponsors and resource providers) are properly represented in planning and decision making Reduced waste and increased productivity through efficient control of resources. 5

6 PRINCE2 Benefits Part 3 Divides a project into manageable stages Higher levels of customer satisfaction Easily implemented alongside specialist, industry-specific models Regular reviews and reporting of progress against plan (inc. checkpoint reports, highlight reports & exception reports) Flexible decision points Management control of any deviations from the plan A means of capturing and sharing lessons learned Defined structure for delegation and communication A route to increasing the project management skills and competences of an organization s staff at all levels. 6

7 PRINCE2 PRINCIPLES THEMES PROCESSES Supported by Documents and Techniques NOT included technical people 7

8 PRINCE2 PRINCIPLES Continued business justification Learn from experience Defined roles and responsibilities Manage by stages Manage by exception Focus on products Tailor to suit the project environment. 8

9 PRINCE2 THEMES Business Case Organization Quality Plans Risk Change Progress 9

10 PRINCE2 ORGANIZATION Corporate or programme management Project Board Senior User(s) Executive Senior Supplier(s) Business, User and Supplier Project Assurance Project Manager Team Manager(s) Change Authority Project Support Team members Within the project management team From the customer From the supplier Lines of authority Project Assurance responsibility Lines of support/advice 10

11 PRINCE2 PROCESSES Starting Up a project Initiating a Project Directing a Project Controlling a Stage Managing stage Boundaries Managing Product delivery Closing a Project 11

12 PRINCE2 Qualifications Foundation Certificate Practitioner Certificate Professional Certificate Masters in Project Management 12

13 Foundation Certificate 1 hour 75 Questions Multiple choice Score 50% to pass Good for ALL project team members to prove a working knowledge of the terms and principles of PRINCE2 Will be able to speak PRINCE2 13

14 Practitioner Certificate 2 1/2 hours 9 question areas 108 questions A kind of multiple choice an objective test Registered for 5 years then re-sit short exam Suitable for Project Managers Team Leaders Quality Managers 14

15 PRINCE2 Professional NOT AN EXAM AN ASSESSED WHILST MANAGING A GROUP PROJECT Prepare the Project Product Description Prepare the Project Brief and outline Business Case Design the project management team structure Tailor corporate strategies Perform product-based planning Apply the risk management procedure Apply the communication management procedure Plan the project Refine the Business Case 15

16 PRINCE2 Professional PART 2 Prepare the Benefits Review Plan Prepare an End Stage Report Capture lessons learned Prepare a Work Package Apply the issue and change control procedure Plan and conduct the Closing a Project process Prepare End Project Report (Inc. Lessons Report) Interpersonal Skills Manage team performance Manage own performance 19 in ALL! Score 0 3 any 0 s = FAIL 16

17 MSc in Programme &Project Management University of Chester full or part-time Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) - Introduction to PM, PRINCE2 and an optional module. Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) - Management of Risk, Lean Methodologies, Six Sigma and an optional module. MSc in Programme and Project Management This comprises solely the Dissertation, through which you will be guided by your tutor. (Note: Research Methods must be one of your optional modules at Diploma level). 17

18 MSc in Programme &Project Management The programme comprises the following modules: Introduction to Project Management PRINCE2 Project Management and its context Management of Risk and its context Lean Methodologies and Six Sigma Finance for Project Managers NLP PPM Software Skills Leading People Through Change P3O Research Methods Negotiated Learning Module - based upon your work aspirations Dissertation (Triple module) 18

19 for 1. A free copy of PRINCE2 software to use on your project; 2. More information on PM behaviour questionnaire. p.harmes@chester.ac.uk for more information on project management qualifications 19

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