1.1 + 1.2 Themes + Principles (1,1) Flashcards
What is important about principles?
they must all be considered for it to be a Prince2 project.
What is the purpose of the themes?
Themes describe aspects of PM that must be continually addressed throughout it’s life cycle.
Explain the theme: Business Case?
Why?
Is the project desirable, viable + achievable
Explain the theme: Organisation?
Who?
Define + establish the project’s structure of accountability + responsibilities.
Explain the theme: Quality?
What?
Define + implement a way to verify products are fit for purpose.
Explain the theme: Plans
How? How much? When?
Communication and control , defining the means of delivering the product.
Explain the theme: Risk
What if?
Identify, assess + control the uncertainty.
Explain the theme: Change
What is the impact?
Identify, assess + control any potential + approved changes the Project baselines.
Explain the theme: Progress
Where are we? Where are we going? Should we carry on?
Mechanisms to monitor + compare achievements against those planned. Ongoing viability of Plans.
Explain the principle: Continued Business Justification?
“Are the benefits still worth it?” Rationale behind creating the MVP.
Explain the principle: Learn from experience?
Continued learning, such as retrospectives, inspect and adapt. Lessons used in PLANS and written up in LESSONS LOG
Explain the principle: Defined Roles + Responsibilities
“Is everyone clear what is expected of them?”
Explain the principle: Manage by Stages
“is the project worth continuing?” Managing a project by breaking it down into manageable chunks or time boxes.
Explain the principle: Manage by exception
Establishes tolerances for the 6 project objectives. A PRINCE2 project has defined tolerances for each project objective to establish limits of delegated authority.
Explain the principle: Focus on products
“Are we delivering at the quality required?” A Product Description should be written ASAP so everyone is clear on what needs to be built.
