Prescriptive Methodologies and PRINCE2

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The objective of this paper is to formally evaluate strengths and weaknesses of using prescriptive methodologies like PRINCE2 (PRojects IN Controlled Environments). In particular, this paper explores the positive and negative aspects of integrating PRINCE2 to run and manage information technology projects.

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Abstract
Introduction
The Methodology - in Brief
What Makes a Good IT Project?
Evaluation - Pros and Cons
Strengths
Weaknesses
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"One of the basic weaknesses of PRINCE2 that is observed in both Public and Private sectors is the complexity and range of the methodology itself. No doubt PRINCE2 is an excellent methodology for implementing structured and controlled Project management techniques. However the one thing that most connoisseurs of PRINCE2 fail to address is that the implementation of PRINCE2 or any prescriptive methodology is down to the individuals that implement it. Because the methodology essentially wraps itself around the skeleton of a project team, the skills of a particular individual indeed remain subjective. A number of organisations suffer from following just the templates that instil the methodology but they end up not following the methodology itself - this is a phenomenon of carelessly picking and choosing from the methodology, thereby failing to abide by its key principles. This is echoed by Turbit (2005) in his white paper: Project Management and Software Development Methodology.take? What is needed? How do we do it? Do we need help or do it ourselves? And probably the most important one: How much will it cost?"

Sample of Sources Used:

• [1]Belzer, K. (2004). Project management: Still more art than science. Retrieved August 19, 2004, from http://www.pmforum.org/library/papers/BusinessSuccess.htm
• [2]Cicmil, Svetlana; Critical factors of effective project management - 1997
• [3] Eve, Anthony; Development of project management system, 2007
• [4] Gerrit Klaschke; What the CHAOS Chronicles 2003 Reveal, 2003
• [5]Intellect: Getting IT Right for Government, A Review of Public Sector IT Projects

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