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Foreword
PRINCE2™ is extensively used in more than 150 countries around the world, and its take-up grows daily. It is widely considered as the leading method in project management, with in excess of 20,000 organizations already benefiting from its pioneering and trusted approach.
This new publication is aimed at supporting the senior manager responsible for a project, specifically those managers undertaking an executive role on a project for the first time. Covering the duties and behaviours expected of members of the Project Board, Directing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 can be used as a reference at any stage to check what is required. It is intended to be used in conjunction with the revised version of Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 (TSO, 2009).
The updated guidance will help those running projects of any size and in any environment to effectively deliver what is required by appropriately managing the costs, timescales, quality, scope, risks and benefits. Its development has followed widespread consultation and draws upon the real-life experiences of organizations in both the public and private sectors.
The number of people taking PRINCE2 qualifications increases by around 20% year on year, and it remains a key contributor to the successful delivery of projects. It is a vital method for any organization wishing to secure efficient and effective operational outcomes.
Nigel Smith
Chief Executive
Office of Government Commerce
