PRINCE2 V7 Behind the scenes with Andy Murray
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 onwards. Like the last version, where Andy spearheaded the development, the seventh version presents significant updates. This includes alterations in examinations, the addition of new sections, and the removal of several parts. Today, PRINCE2 is employed by millions of project managers worldwide. We invited Andy to shed light on the discussions behind the scenes.
Project management is a field marked by debates over the optimal delivery methods. Despite substantial investment in qualifications over the past two decades, there has yet to be much success in proving their efficacy, as projects continue to be delivered late and fall short of standards. Project managers are often thrust into the daunting task of initiating large-scale projects to tackle environmental crises, recovery from a global pandemic, and managing external challenges like supply-side shocks.
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence, diverging global political systems, and an increasing rate of worldwide poverty, project managers must balance these complexities while advocating for best practices. These issues are vying for the attention of professionals promoting the most effective project management methodologies.
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PRINCE2 V7 Behind the scenes with Andy Murray
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,...
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1.1 Building the team, defining the objectives behind the scenes
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...
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1.2 Terminology and reducing complexity
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...
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1.3 Sustainability as a performance target
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 ...
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1.4 Sustainability as a performance target, the logic of inclusion
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...
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1.5 Focusing on application of the method in seeking lessons
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...
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1.6 Lack of follow-up leads to documentation not being updated.
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...
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Full Interview of Marisa, Andy and Scott PRINCE2 V7 Scenarios and Storytelling
Scott, the CEO of CC Learning, interviewed Andy Murray, Lead Editor of PRINCE2 V7, and Marisa Silva, who developed the scenarios for PRINCE2 V7. The discussion revolved around the addition and purpose of scenarios in PRINCE2 V7, their structure, development, and importance for exam-takers.
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