Module 12: Connecting With and Tailoring the PRINCE2 Directing A Project Process

Lesson 1:  12.1 Directing a Project Process

Here you will learn how the directing a project process purpose enables the project board to be accountable for the project’s success by making key decisions and exercising overall control while delegating day-to-day management of the project to the project manager You will grasp the directing a project objectives support that purpose, and how the project executive and project manager applies the process.

Members Only 12.2 Directing a Project Context

Through a series of powerful graphics, you will learn and understand the directing a project context. You will master how each of the five activities withing the directing a project process are used throughout the PRINCE2 project lifecycle. You will grasp how the processes links with other processes while grasping how the process works within the project stages.

Members Only 12.3 Directing a Project Activities - Part ONE

This is the first of two lessons learning about the five activities within the directing a project process. Here you will learn the various inputs and outputs to each activity and grasp the recommended actions for the project board and project manager. In the first lesson you will grasp the authorize initiation, authorize the project and give ongoing direction activities.

Members Only 12.4 Directing a Project Activities - Part TWO

This is the second of two lessons learning about the five activities within the directing a project process. Here you will learn the various inputs and outputs to each activity and grasp the recommended actions for the project board and project manager. In this second lesson you will grasp the authorize a stage or exception plan, and give authorize project closure activities.

Members Only 12.5 The Project Board

You will learn everything you need for the PRINCE2 7 Project Board. You will master the five activities they use throughout the project, giving informal advice and guidance as well as formal direction during the life of the project. Grasp how they Manage by exception - monitors by reports, and controls through a small number of decision points, act as a communication channel, and ensure there is continued business justification without being overburdened by hands-on project management activity. You will grasp the RACI table for the directing a project process.

Members Only 12.6 Applying the DP Process - Part ONE

This is the first of two lessons where you will learn how the 7 PRINCE2 practices are applied to the directing a project process. You will grasp how the business case practice, the organizing practice, the plans practice, and the quality practice are applied, the various actions taken, and by whom.

Members Only 12.7 Applying the DP Process - Part TWO

This is the second of two lessons where you will learn how the 7 PRINCE2 practices are applied to the directing a project process. You will grasp how the risks practice, the issues practice, and the progress practice are applied, the various actions taken, and by whom.