Tanja van den Akker
I am committed to assisting Forsa Advies clients and participants in identifying and adopting the optimal approach for enhancing their skills in project, program, and portfolio management. I offer guidance on how you, your team, or your entire organization can advance in project management.
Our services are tailored to your needs, encompassing a range of offerings like training, coaching, certification, and strategic advice.
Working hand-in-hand with seasoned experts, we strive to provide solutions that best fit your requirements. My approach is practical, cost-effective, respectful, and always aimed at delivering tangible results. Our clientele spans a broad array of sectors, from local governments and nonprofits to producers of heavy machinery, healthcare providers, energy and infrastructure firms, IT companies, and consultancies.
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Delivery based on hours or output
In her discussion about PRINCE2 V7, Tanja van den Akker, author of the Principles chapter, reflects on her experiences and contrasts them with those of her colleague, Brad. Tanja has worked on small to mid-sized projects for organizations like the Dutch Police force and Kuwait Petroleum, while Br...
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The brief and considerations during the update trailer
Tanja van den Akker, one of the authors for PRINCE2 V7, particularly focused on the Principles chapter, discusses the approach and considerations taken during the revision process. She notes that the team was open to making significant changes to the principles, including the possibility of alter...
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Occasional project managers
Tanja van den Akker, an author of the Principles chapter in PRINCE2 V7, discusses her approach to writing and the considerations she keeps in mind. She is influenced by frequently asked questions and examples that resonate well with learners, aiming to provide insights that aren't always apparent...
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Applying and tailoring
Tanja van den Akker, a PRINCE2 V7 author, discusses the nuances of applying and tailoring the PRINCE2 methodology in project management. She explains that previously, all adaptations made to fit the method to a specific project were broadly termed as 'tailoring'. This included instances such as a...
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Principles: focus on products, learn from experience
In the video, Tanja van den Akker, an author of the PRINCE2 V7 Principles chapter, discusses key aspects of the updated PRINCE2 methodology, focusing on the importance of product-oriented outcomes and the value of learning from experience.
She emphasizes that the core focus of PRINCE2 remains on...
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Managing stages, manage by exception and tailoring
Tanja van den Akker, a PRINCE2 V7 author focusing on the Principles chapter, discusses key aspects of project management in her presentation. She emphasizes the importance of managing projects in manageable blocks, tackling each section in detail as needed. This approach allows for more focused a...
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Ensure continued business justification & roles, responsibilities & relationship
In her video, Tanja van den Akker, one of the authors of PRINCE2 V7, discusses subtle yet significant changes in the wording and emphasis of the PRINCE2 principles in the latest version. The principle of continued business justification remains unchanged, ensuring that a project has a valid purpo...
