PRINCE2 - Is it the way to go?

The PRINCE2 project management methodology is accepted throughout the UK as the leading 'best practice' project management approach. For many project roles, knowledge of the structure and terminology of PRINCE2 is becoming a key requirement, as it provides a common language and structure across all projects. It is adaptable and flexible for any type or size of project and can be used as a common link between different teams within a business.

There are a number of reasons for candidates to attend a PRINCE2 examination course. These include:

1. The course forms part of your personal development, as you are increasingly working on projects as part of your current role, or have been asked to join a project team within your organisation. Project management is a specialist area of management, and training in the structure of projects, the planning activities, meetings and reports needed to keep the project on track and deliver successfully are vital for anyone working within a project environment.

2. The course provides a recognised professional qualification and therefore, forms part of a structured development path for personal development.

3. The use of the PRINCE2 project management method is being increasingly seen as a requirement for any organisation wishing to take part in government, local government or NHS related projects. Therefore, it is essential that your organisation ensures that members of project teams are qualified at least to Foundation level. As members of your workforce become professionally qualified, there is a direct relationship to the fee rate at which these resources can be charged out to the customer.

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Hiring the Super Project Manager

This is a great article by Jay Rollins.

If you're looking for a project manager to lead your PMO, you have to look deeper than a PMP certification. Here are the characteristics to look for.

Some would argue that hiring good people is now more science than art. Personality tests, leadership tests, background checks, reference checks, relevant experience, etc., all make selecting the right candidate an easier task. That may be the case for some IT resources, but it doesn't necessarily apply to project managers. And for project managers for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), it definitely doesn't.

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