SPOCE - Project Management Limited

PRINCE2™ 1-Day Introduction Overview

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This is an on-site event.

OVERVIEW

PRINCE2™ (Projects in Controlled Environments) is internationally accepted as the leading "best practice" project management approach.  It is the standard approach within central and local government, the wider public sector and throughout the private sector.  The method is scalable and can be tailored to reflect any organisation's existing standards, approaches and business.

 

DESIGNED FOR

Organisations or individuals with a need for introducing a controlled approach to managing projects.

The event is suitable for project managers, project support, team members and managers from any discipline.  Senior managers will benefit from this event by understanding how decision-support information is created and passed to appropriate managers.

The PRINCE2™ method is flexible and adaptable for any type and size of project, and offers an excellent management foundation for any member of staff.  No prior experience is necessary.

 

OBJECTIVES

The key objectives of this Introduction event are to:

  • Provide Delegates with an overall understanding of the benefits and principles that can be found in a structured approach to project management.
  • Provide Delegates with an appreciation of the principles of PRINCE2™ within a work environment.
  • Enable communication with project management colleagues responsible for using PRINCE2™ as the means of planning and controlling projects.
  • Enable Delegates to contribute to planning projects and management stages by having a basic understanding of the principles of structured project management and PRINCE2™ in particular.
  • Enable Delegates to understand that PRINCE2™ is really “structured common-sense” and that the introduction of the Method will add value to existing procedures.

 

EVENT CONTENT

This is an APM Group accredited event and includes the following topics.

Introduction To The PRINCE2™ Method

An introductory session to set the scene.  ThePRINCE2™ Processes, Components and Techniques will be identified and briefly explained.  What PRINCE2™ is, and is not, will be discussed.  The benefits of introducingPRINCE2™ will also be covered.

The Process-Based Approach

There are eight main Processes withinPRINCE2™, embracing Start-up through to Closing A Project.  A high level Process Map will be produced to illustrate how the Processes inter-relate.  This will also demonstrate the flow of project information between each Process.  The Process model provides a summary of how PRINCE2™operates in managing any project. The Processes are:  Start Up, Initiating a Project, Directing a Project, Controlling a Stage, Managing Product Delivery, Managing Stage Boundaries, Closing a Project and Planning.

PRINCE2™Components

Delegates will be invited to select topics of interest for further detailed briefing from the PRINCE2™ Components; these being Organisation; Planning; Controls; Business Case; Risk Management; Quality; Change Control and Configuration Management.

Techniques

Delegates will be invited to select topics of interest for further detailed briefing fro the PRINCE2™ Techniques; these being Product-based Planning; Quality Review; Change Control.

Implementation

Information on tailoring and implementation of PRINCE2™ will be discussed, and how SPOCE can help achieve a successful conclusion.

 

APPROACH

The event will be delivered by an APM Group approved PRINCE2™ Trainer with practical experience of using the PRINCE2™ method over a wide range of projects.

The style of delivery will be traditional instructor-led with the Event Manager taking the attendees through each element of the Method and illustrating each key point with presentation visuals.  Questions and discussion will be encouraged throughout the event.  A summary of how each Process operates and the linkages that exist between the major Processes will be presented using a summary Process Model.  This model is unique to SPOCE and is a powerful way of demonstrating how the Method works.  The event will be delivered in a style appropriate to the level of attendees and will be fully responsive to attendees’ needs. 

 

EVENT DETAILS

The Introduction & Overview event will normally last for one day.  Where required, the event can be adapted to meet the needs of customers.  Half a day is the minimum time required to deliver a useful introduction to the PRINCE2™ Method.

 

To discuss your requirements or to book a PRINCE2™ briefing for Project Board members either contact SPOCE on +44 (0)1202 736373, email info@spoce.com or complete the online enquiry form by clicking here.