SPOCE - Project Management Limited

PRINCE2® Executive Briefing

PRINCE2

This is an on-site event.

OVERVIEW

This event provides an introduction to the PRINCE2® Methodology, specially tailored for senior managers. PRINCE2® is suitable for planning and controlling any type of project, regardless of scope or size, and is increasingly being viewed as “best practice” within the UK, Continental Europe and worldwide.

 

DESIGNED FOR

Decision-makers and Senior Managers, especially those with Project Board responsibilities.

The briefing is also suitable for any senior manager wishing to understand the basic principles embodied within the method.  The event provides a high-level introduction to the method, with a focus on the organisational and control aspects of the Project Board.

This event is also suitable for any manager who wishes to gain an appreciation of PRINCE2® and to identify the implications for their organisation or projects, present and future.

 

OBJECTIVES

The key objectives of this Executive Briefing event are to:

  • Provide decision makers and managers with an overall understanding of the benefits and principles that can be found in a structured approach to project management using PRINCE2®.
  • Provide decision makers with an appreciation of both the Principles of PRINCE2® and the key elements of the “Directing a Project” Process.
  • Facilitate communication with project managers responsible for using PRINCE2® as the means of planning and controlling projects.
  • Enable decision makers to contribute to projects and management stages by having a basic understanding of the principles of structured project management and PRINCE2® in particular.
  • Provide decision makers with sufficient information to commit resources to the introduction of a PRINCE2® -based project management system.

EVENT CONTENT

Introduction To The PRINCE2® Method

An introductory session to set the scene.  The PRINCE2® Principles, Processes and Themes will be identified and briefly explained.  What PRINCE2® is, and is not, will be discussed.  The benefits of introducing PRINCE2® will also be covered.

The Process-Based Approach

The key drivers within PRINCE2® lie in its Processes.  Within each Process, the method draws on and refers to both the Principles and the Themes. The PRINCE2® Process Model will be “walked-through” with special emphasis on the decision making Process “Directing a Project”

Management Organisation

An explanation and evaluation of the PRINCE2 ® Organisation Structure and Role Descriptions. The Customer: Supplier environment and the Project Board roles will be discussed in particular.

Controls Structure

The briefing will focus on the PRINCE2® structure of Controls - particularly Project Initiation, End Stage Assessment, Gate Review, Status Reporting, and Tolerance.  The importance of identifying, reviewing and logging the business benefits and project risks will be considered in an appropriate level of detail.

The Way Ahead

The implications of the launch of PRINCE2® will be discussed and the way ahead for introducing the method into a “green-field” site or into an existing environment will be suggested.

 

APPROACH

The Executive Briefing is delivered by a senior, approved PRINCE2® Trainer with practical experience of using the PRINCE2® method over a wide range of projects. The experience of the Briefing Manager will enable the content of the briefing to be adjusted to suit the specific needs of those attending.

Tuning of the briefing may be undertaken in advance and cleared by the customer, but may also be carried out at the beginning, or during the briefing to ensure that attendees obtain exactly what they require from the briefing.

The briefing will be delivered in a style appropriate to the level of attendance and will be fully responsive to attendees’ needs.

 

EVENT DETAILS

The Executive Briefing will normally last for one day.  But where required, the event can be adapted to meet the needs of attendee managers.  About two hours would normally be the minimum time required to deliver a useful briefing.

Attendees will be provided with a reference handout containing a full description of the PRINCE2® Project Management Method and a comprehensive set of questions to pose before initiating a project, or allowing it to proceed to the next Stage.

To discuss your requirements or to book aPRINCE2® 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.