The new version of PRINCE2, PRINCE2 2009, talks about embedding PRINCE2 in an organisation. This is about getting the organsiation to use PRINCE2 effectively. This will mean

• Training managers in PRINCE2
• Briefing Execcutives in PRINCE2

Tailoring PRINCE2 so that it is aligned with other organsiational processes e.g. annual budget process, account management, financial delegation etc

Coaching and mentoring Project Managers and Project Boards so that they use PRINCE2 intelligently and appropriately. It should be seen as a useful aid to Project Management not as an impediment

Being prepared to adapt the usage as the company eveolves.

In other words this is  Change Management Initiative and sits right at the cross roads of two Project laneways fields of expertise.  I intend to write more about this over the next few months.

Well, the PRINCE 2 2009 course materials have all been lodged. Samples have come back from the Printer and we have a green light.  People who licence the material for their courses seem to be happy as well.

Actually, I am quite excited about the new PRINCE2 2009. It is not perfect (but what human invention ever is) but there are many steps forward.

Apart from anything else, the new book is smaller and that must be a good thing

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