Introduction ................................................................. 1
About This Book ..............................................................................................1
Foolish Assumptions .......................................................................................2
How This Book is Organised ..........................................................................2
Part I: How PRINCE2 Can Help You .....................................................3
Part II: Working Through Your Project ...............................................3
Part III: Help with PRINCE2 Project Management ..............................3
Part IV: The Part of Tens .......................................................................3
Part V: Appendices ................................................................................3
Icons Used in This Book .................................................................................4
Where to Go from Here ...................................................................................4
Whatever your project – no matter how big or small – PRINCE2 For Dummies, 2009 Edition is the perfect guide to using this project management method to help ensure its success.
Fully updated with the 2009 practice guidelines, this book will take you through every step of a project – from planning and establishing roles to closing and reviewing – offering 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 allows you to divide your project into manageable chunks, so you can make realistic plans and know when resources will be needed. PRINCE2 For Dummies, 2009 Edition provides you with a comprehensive guide to its systems, procedures and language so you can run efficient and successful projects.