Session 2 – The Prince 2 Components: Organization

Overview

P2 Organization P2 Plans P2 Controls P2 Stages

Overview

P2 Organization P2 Plans P2 Controls P2 Stages

Organization

P2 works from assumption that key factor in project success is:Good coordinationRight staffingOptimal relationship management Clarity of roles and responsibilities.

Organization

Organization

Highest Authority and Represents the Interests Of All Parties For Duration of the Project

Organization

NB These Are Roles and Not PositionsAnd Can Be Combined or Expanded

Organization

Top Management

•Executive•Senior User•Senior Supplier

•Mandate•Direction•Control Project

Organization

Executive

•Chairs the Project Board•Owns the Business Case•Ensure value for money•Conflict resolution

Organization

Senior User(s)

•Represent user interests•Large projects more than one•User specification•Monitor product delivery

Organization

Senior Supplier(s))

• Secure specialists• Build deliverables• Facilitate implementation• Procurements as required

Organization

• Board is often part time• Has many other responsibilities• Therefore a fourth mandatory role

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Project Manager:• Reports to Project Board•Ensure delivery on time, on budget, quality and fit for purpose (specification)

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Project Manager thus:• Plans• Lead and motivate•Relationship management and liaison• Assigns responsibility

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DEPENDING ON THE PROJECT…

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PROJECT SUPPORT (OFFICE) -OPTIONAL ROLE…

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