For Project Managers working in the U.S., we know that PMI's PMBOK serves as a framework for successfully managing projects. However, did you know that PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments) is an effective project management methodology used by thousands of project managers worldwide? This interactive session will provide an overview of PRINCE 2, how PRINCE2 compliments PMI's PMBOK, as well as ways to incorporate PRINCE2 concepts for increased project success.

1. Leveraging the Power of
PRINCE2 and
PMI’s PMBOK Guide
Erika Flora, PMP, PgMP, ITIL Expert, PRINCE2 Practitioner
erika.flora@beyond20.com
Consulting | Training | Assessments
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2. Agenda
• Introduction
• PRINCE2 and PMBOK Guide
• PRINCE2 concepts
• Certification path
• Q&A
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3. Introduction
• Erika Flora, PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner
▫ Principal, Beyond20
▫ Project and Program Manager
▫ PMI board member and speaker
• Beyond20
▫ Project Management / PRINCE2 training,
consulting, assessments, and implementation
▫ PMI Global Registered Education Provider
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4. PRINCE2 At a Glance
• PRojects IN Controlled Environments
• Developed in the UK
• “Managing Successful
Projects with PRINCE2”
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5. PMBOK Guide and PRINCE2
PMBOK Guide® PRINCE2
Framework Methodology
Activity-focused Deliverable-focused
Customer requirements
driven
Business case
driven
5 process groups
9 knowledge areas
7 principles
7 themes
42 processes 7 processes
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6. Exercise
• Break into groups and
come to consensus on the
top 3 “principles” for a
successful project
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7. 7 Principles
• Continued business justification
• Learn from experience
• Defined roles and responsibilities
• Manage by stages
• Manage by exception
• Focus on products
• Tailor to suit the project environment
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8. A PRINCE2 project has continued
business justification
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9. Unless change arises from lessons learned, they
are only lessons identified!
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10. Certification Path
PRINCE2
Foundations
• 75 multiple-choice
questions (5 pre-test)
• Closed book
• 50% passing score
PRINCE2
Practitioner
• 9 questions (12 points
each) - 108 total points
• Objective test format
• Open book
• 55% passing score
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11. Where to learn more
• APMG’s official PRINCE2
website:http://www.prince-officialsite.com
• Best Practice User Group (BPUG):
http://www.usergroup.org.uk
• PRINCE2 Consulting | Training | Assessment
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12. Questions?
Erika Flora, PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner
erika.flora@beyond2o.com
www.beyond20.com
Twitter: @erikaflora @beyond20
http://blog.erikaflora.com
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