PRINCE2 2017 Update: Impact?

For those interested in the PRINCE2 refresh we are working on a series of blog posts to keep you in touch the changes, here are the first couple:
http://www.projectinabox.org.uk/2017/01/10/prince2-2017-refresh/
http://www.projectinabox.org.uk/2017/01/19/prince2-exam-changes/

A much greater emphasis on tailoring the method to match the circumstances is the main change.

Here is the link to the registered webinar:
http://tinyurl.com/zu78vwp

Enjoy!

Rami,

PRINCE2 originated as a method for large complex IT projects..back in the day when it was felt that planning such things in great detail from the start rather than using Agile was the way to go. it is still used widely in IT but now in many other sectors too. IN fact in the UK it is mandated for all public sector projects...so you could argue it is used for everything.

A couple of years ago they brought out a PRINCE2 Agile standard and the major increase in focus on tailoring in the new refresh is another indication that they feel PRINCE2 has something to bring to many sectors. Broadly I think that is right, it does a good job of breaking down good PM practice into processes which can be applied to all sorts of project types.

If you are new to it then take a look and you will definitely find some useful things to add to your PM toolkit.

Thanks

Malc

Malcom,

Great Links, thanks for sharing.

I read about PRINCE 2 online and read your blogs but did not notice anywhere that this certification is more for IT PM's. While some say it applies more to IT Project Managers, I want to know why do you believe it does apply to IT more ?