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PRINCE2: The Project Management Method Explained

Rebel’s Guide to PM

What is PRINCE2®? PRINCE2® is a project management method. PRINCE2® stands for Projects IN a Controlled Environment (Version 2). Who is PRINCE2® for? PRINCE2® works in a huge number of industries and domains. It’s a predictive methodology, although PRINCE2 Agile ® allows for agile frameworks.

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Creating and using a stakeholder register for project success

Rebel’s Guide to PM

PRINCE2 defines a stakeholder like this: Any individual, group, or organization that can affect or be affected by (or perceives itself to be affected by) the project. Step 2: Assess interest and influence Consider how interested they are in the success of the project and the level of influence or power they have over the project.

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Top 25 Project Management Influencers of 2025

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These top 25 influencers for 2025 aren’t just keeping up with the trends—they’re setting them, reshaping how teams collaborate, innovate, and deliver in today’s fast-paced world. What distinguishes these influencers in the landscape of project management thought leadership?

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Portfolio Management: The Career Move You’ve Been Looking For?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Positions at this level carry a significant amount of influence over strategic direction and policy. Management of Portfolios Management of Portfolios is the Axelos best practice guide the book from the same family as PRINCE2. Is it sounding like something youd be interested in so far?

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Do you need a project management degree?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

She wrote: I have been advised that you have to do a degree in a particular subject e.g. engineering, do project management training e.g. PMI®, PRINCE2® etc and work your way up in order to become a project manager. You can find my views on whether CAPM or PRINCE2 is the right choice for you here. Is this true? Next steps.

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Top 10 Must-Read Books on Collaboration on Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Being able to influence and get results, even when you aren’t in charge, is so important if you want to collaborate effectively with the team. Communication Skills for Project and Programme Managers is tailored to PRINCE2® project environments. Very useful and highly recommended. 42 Rules of Employee Engagement. Conflict 101.

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Book review: Risk Happens

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This can lead us to set up risk management activities that are less than effective, or influence our approaches to managing project risk. The book is not method specific, so it doesn’t matter if you use PRINCE2® , the PMI® equivalent or any other national or international standard. Set up your risk management structures straight away.

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