05178nam 2200613 a 450 991045444830332120200520144314.00-470-51962-2(CKB)1000000000725415(EBL)470545(OCoLC)609849496(SSID)ssj0000349868(PQKBManifestationID)11947887(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000349868(PQKBWorkID)10348506(PQKB)10618209(MiAaPQ)EBC470545(JP-MeL)3000030121(Au-PeEL)EBL470545(CaPaEBR)ebr10297665(CaONFJC)MIL234831(EXLCZ)99100000000072541520090715d2008 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrPrince2 for dummies[electronic resource] /by Nick GrahamChichester, West Sussex John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.20081 online resource (362 p.)For DummiesDescription based upon print version of record.0-470-51919-3 Prince2 For Dummies; About the Author; Dedication; Author's Acknowledgements; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Foolish Assumptions; How This Book is Organised; Icons Used in This Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: How PRINCE Can Help You; Chapter 1: So What's a Project Method and Why Do I Need to Use One?; Getting the Low-down on PRINCE2; Giving You Some Facts about Projects; Making Your Life Easier with PRINCE2; Clearing Up Some Misunderstandings about PRINCE; Working Through Your Project; Chapter 2: Outlining the Structure of PRINCE2Getting to Know the Process ModelIntroducing the Component Model; Presenting Three PRINCE Techniques; Chapter 3: Getting Real Power from PRINCE2; Understanding the Problems; Remembering That PRINCE Is a Tool; Getting the Power: Adjustment; Taking It Seriously: Being Professional; Part II: Working Through Your Project; Chapter 4: Checking the Idea Before You Start; Understanding Process SU; Seeing Why You Just Can't Do Without Start Up; Getting Start Up Done Fast; Starting Start Up - the Project Mandate; Filling Project Roles; Checking the Project's Viability; Writing the Project BriefIdentifying Key InformationPlanning the Planning: Initiation; Making the Decision to Start - or Not; Chapter 5: Planning the Whole Project: Initiation; Getting to Grips with Process IP; Understanding Why You Need Plans; Considering Project Quality; Planning Your Project; Deciding on Management Stages; Working on the Business Case and Risk Log; Identifying Levels of Authority and Controls; Setting Up the Filing; Preparing for the First Specialist Stage; Putting the PID Together; Asking the Project Board to Commit to the Whole Project; Chapter 6: Preparing for a Stage in the ProjectUnderstanding Process SB - Managing Stage BoundariesProviding Key Information at End Stage; Triggering an End Stage; Creating a Stage Plan for the Next Stage; Building an Exception Plan; Updating Project Documents and Plans; Checking the Business Case; Reviewing Risk; Writing an End Stage Report; Asking for Sign-Off and Authority to Proceed with the Next Stage; Chapter 7: Controlling a Stage and Building the Deliverables; Understanding Processes CS and MP; Controlling the Stage - the Project Manager; Correcting the Stage or Reporting an Exception; Switching to the Team Manager ViewpointBuilding the Work Package ProductsChapter 8: Finishing the Project; Closing a Project (CP); Making Sure You've Done Everything; Identifying Things to Do after the Project; Reviewing How the Project Went; Dealing with a Premature Close; Chapter 9: Running Effective Project Boards; Introducing the Process DP; Understanding Five Key Principles for the Project Board; Taking Individual Responsibility; Taking Joint Responsibility; Deciding the Level of Control; Giving Advice When Asked; Getting Involved at Specific Points; Part III: Help with PRINCE Project ManagementChapter 10: Producing and Updating the Business CaseWhatever your project - no matter how big or small - PRINCE2 For Dummies is the perfect guide to showing you how to use this project management method to help ensure its success. Taking you through every step of a project - from planning and establishing roles to closing and reviewing - this book provides you with practical and easy-to-understand advice on using PRINCE2. It also shows how to use the method when approaching the key concerns of project management including setting up effective controls, managing project risk, managing quality and controlling change. PRINCE2 alloFor DummiesProject managementGreat BritainElectronic books.Project management658.4040285Graham Nick998945MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910454448303321Prince2 for dummies2291736UNINA