Brad Bigelow, a contributor to the PRINCE2 V7 update, recounts his involvement in the project. Having previously worked with John Edmonds at NATO and been an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI), Brad was approached by John due to his extensive experience. He had contributed to the PMI's PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) and the Standard for Program Management, as well as being a speaker at various PMI conferences.
John and Andy Murray were keen on bridging the gap between PRINCE2 and PMI methodologies, a goal that Brad fully supported. After being sworn to confidentiality, Brad was invited to participate in the PRINCE2 update. To his surprise, he was asked to lead the chapters on plans, quality, and issues. Despite not being a PRINCE2 guru or instructor, Brad had practical experience with PRINCE2, having adopted it as the standard methodology at his NATO agency.
Brad felt both flattered and intimidated by this opportunity, recognizing the significance of plans and quality in differentiating project management from other organizational activities. He views these elements as central to project management – plans defining the project's actions and quality defining its deliverables. Additionally, he acknowledges the importance of addressing issues that arise during project execution.
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Work breakdown structure
Brad Bigelow, a PRINCE2 V7 Author, discusses the importance of integrating both Product Breakdown Structures (PBS) and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) in project management. He argues that solely relying on one of these tools is a mistake, as most projects involve both work and materials (outputs...
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Issues and changes to the baseline
Brad Bigelow, a PRINCE2 V7 author, emphasizes the crucial distinction in project management between issues and changes. According to him, it's essential to understand that issues are common occurrences in any project and are distinct from changes, which refer to modifications to the project basel...
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Misinformation within projects, issue...
Brad Bigelow, a PRINCE2 V7 Author, highlights the unique position of project managers (PMs) in organizational projects, especially in the context of stakeholder management and communication. He notes that often, the project manager may be the only constant figure in a project, particularly in lon...
