The (Cooper) Stage Gate Model : for driving new products to market with the idea-to-launch system covering five stages and gates from pre-process Discovery to the Post-Launch Review. PMBOK : mostly used in the US and the Middle East It is interesting to study how PRINCE2 compares to other Project management methodologies like:
That said this is a great reference manual once you are up and running and need to remember the details of a step or process. If you do not index the book yourself, searching for that vital item during the exam can take you more time than you have planned - not nice when the clock is ticking. The 7 principles, the 7 themes, the 7 processes and not to forget the tailoring of Prince2, depending on the environment, type, size and complexity of the project, are duly documented in the book.Ī word of warning however, make sure that if you are using it for preparation, revision or as a reference book during the 2,5 hour PRINCE2 Practitioner exam that you buy a stack of "post it" page markers and use them wisely. PRINCE2 is a guide, it is a project management language. It covers the method and all of the individual components in detail. This book is the acknowledged "bible" of PRINCE2 - 2009. A word of warning however, make sure that Getting PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner certified has proven to be a challenge. The 7 principles, the 7 themes, the 7 processes and not to forget the tailoring of Prince2, depending on the environment, type, size and complexity of the project, are duly documented in the book.
Getting PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner certified has proven to be a challenge.