Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 2009 Edition

PRINCE2(R) (Projects in a Controlled Environment) is part of the Global Best Practice suite of publications, which helps organizations and individuals manage their projects, programmes and services consistently and effectively. It is a structured project management method based on experience drawn from thousands of project practitioners sponsors, trainers, and academics worldwide. Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 is for senior managers and project board members seeking best-practice guidance on how to oversee projects being managed using PRINCE2. As PRINCE2 is a flexible method that can easily be tailored for specific projects and industries, this publication is designed as a useful reference for anyone sponsoring or directing a project, from any industry. It covers the entire role of senior managers throughout the project lifecycle, from starting up a project to authorizing project closure; including useful documentation and checklists for project board members.Key benefits Describes the role and activities of the project board Includes real-world examples and illustrations in each chapter Defines all acronyms and terms used Contains appendices on the following topics: Product description outlines Governance Roles and responsibilities