Outputs can be called deliverables or products. These might be physical, e.g. a school, or not physical like a song. From some perspectives, projects exist primarily to deliver outputs. These are the 'things' that the project produces. Steve Jenner tackles modest but essential knowledge to unders...

Andy Murray is the lead editor for the latest version of PRINCE2, Version seven.

Andy collaborated with other PRINCE2 authors, the examination team at Peoplecert, and global reviewers to develop the PRINCE2 V7 guidance, which will be accessible from September 2023 onwards. Like the last version,...

Andy Murray emphasizes the value of recognizing and utilizing the quieter phases in projects. While planning is essential, it's equally important to acknowledge that projects have lulls. He cites an example from the scenarios, which details how these quieter periods can be strategically used to i...

Andy Murray discussed the unique perspective introduced to him by Jo. Instead of seeing projects as isolated entities, Jo presented them as part of an intricate ecosystem, likening the relationships and communication dynamics within and between organizations to mycelium. This analogy piqued Murra...

Jo Lucas, the author of the People chapter in PRINCE2 V7 guidance, emphasizes the significance of casual workplace interactions. She points out that while such conversations might seem trivial or like mere gossip, they often contain valuable insights. At the coffee point, employees share updates ...

Andy Murray highlights the significant influence people have in shaping project outcomes, even more so than technical challenges in specific areas of work. He uses this to demonstrate the profound impact human factors can have on the implementation of a method. While the core principles of the me...

Jo Lucas advocates for a more adaptive and organic approach to project management. Drawing a metaphor about creating pathways, she emphasizes the importance of recognizing the intricate, interdependent relationships that exist not just among humans but also between humans and the non-human world....

Jo Lucas underscores the importance of core values like accountability and independence in running a successful project. She notes that while a majority (80-90%) of the foundational aspects of project management remain constant and pose no issues, it's the remaining 10% that often brings challeng...

Andy Murray was appointed before the rest of the authoring team for PRINCE2 Version 7. Much of the preliminary research was already completed by AXELOS and subsequently by People Cert. Upon Murray's involvement, a comprehensive dossier was already prepared for his examination. This preparation st...

Andy Murray, in the context of editing the PRINCE2 V7 edition of the PRINCE2 guidance, emphasizes the importance of clarity and simplicity in terminology. Their approach champions plain English, leaning on dictionary definitions as the primary source for terms. If elaboration is required, ISO sta...

Andy Murray, while discussing the PRINCE2 V7 project management guidance, elucidates the concept of setting performance targets and managing them effectively. PRINCE2 recommends the use of tolerances, offering a margin for flexibility in project controls. This prevents managers from overreacting ...

Andy Murray, in his discussions regarding the PRINCE2 V7 project management guidance, addresses the crucial inclusion of sustainability as a core performance target. Given the pressing global concerns around the environment and climate change, he emphasizes the importance of embedding sustainabil...

Andy Murray, the Lead Editor of PRINCE2 V7, delves into the updated methodologies within PRINCE2's project management approach. Highlighting the evolved 'Learning from Experience' principle, he emphasizes the transition from a "push" to a "pull" model for disseminating lessons learned. Instead of...

In this insightful segment, Andy Murray, the Lead Editor of PRINCE2 V7, sheds light on the pragmatism of project management. He stresses that the core approach is to achieve the desired results with the least amount of work. Highlighting human tendencies, he notes that if reports are not being re...

Scott Spence, CEO from CC Learning, discusses the concept of a "quality management approach" within the context of project management:

A "quality management approach" is a foundational document formulated within the project management framework referred to as "PRINCE2". This document is crafted ...

Scott Spence, the CEO of CC Learning, emphasizes the importance of business user engagement in delivering successful project outcomes. He suggests that obtaining buy-in from these users substantially increases the chances of project success.

Spence contrasts this with the conventional approach w...

Scott Spence, the CEO of CC Learning, speaks about the intricacies and elements associated with project planning. Here's a summarized interpretation of the content provided:

Scott emphasizes the connection between business cases and the benefits they aim to provide. This connection should be evi...

Andy Murray, the Lead Editor of PRINCE2 V7, shared insights on the thought process behind structuring the manual. A significant concern during its development was the concept of "cognitive load", which refers to the total amount of mental effort being used in working memory. The team was aware th...

Andy Murray, the Lead Editor of PRINCE2 V7, discussed feedback received during the development of the PRINCE2 V7. Referring to earlier comments by Scott, Murray emphasized the importance of consistency in the presented scenarios. One significant piece of feedback received from the exams team pert...