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Welcome to the launch issue of the
new ProjExc Newsletter. Sent out monthly, the newsletter
discusses a range of Project Management related topics,
and shares ProjExc related news. This month we look
at how a pragmatic approach to project management can
be a real differentiator for a business, where PRINCE2
fits into the picture and some of the new ways in which
you can keep up with what ProjExc are doing, and could
do for your organisation.
ProjExc are a small, highly specialised project management
company. We deliver high impact results - we do not
accept project failure (against the back-drop of UK
project failure rates currently being around 70%!).
We bring over a decade of experience in achieving excellent
project management performance - experience gained from
delivering results for many blue chip organisations.
Project Management - A Pragmatic Approach
For the uninitiated, Project Management looks simple.
When you scratch the surface it can suddenly become
a daunting subject with a multitude of aspects. Organisations
like APM, PMI, OGC tell us how to do it well. There
are more software packages available than we care to
imagine, all claiming to provide a cure-all (to undefined
problems!). And then there is added confusion from the
techniques and templates available. See the PRINCE In
Context article below for more. Different projects (change,
product development or client deployment) and different
industries/organisations all have different demands
and angles to consider.
Taking a pragmatic approach to selecting some solid
tools and techniques, and applying them in a relevant
& scalable way can add significant strengths to
any organisation keen to manage project risks, protect
their finances and add a competitive edge to their business.
This is the ProjExc Way. By combining a common sense,
no nonsense approach, with the right people and a passion
for success we create value for our clients. Just as
importantly, we help them to stand out from the crowd.
PRINCE2™ In Context
We are often challenged by new or prospective clients
by statements along the lines of "I've spent a
fortune putting my PMs through PRINCE2 training, and
we're still encountering regular project failure. Why?".
Of course there could be a number of reasons, but generally
we find that it's because there is a misunderstanding
of what PRINCE2 is. In short, PRINCE2 is only part of
what project management is about.
PRojects IN Controlled Environments is a project management
methodology published by the OGC, a UK government agency
responsible for promoting best practice in many areas
of management, including Project Management.
PRINCE2 is not, and was not designed to, cover all
of the detailed tools and techniques used in managing
projects. It was designed to provide a consistent, well
structured framework for the processes involved in managing
projects, and can provide a link between business processes
and project tools and techniques.
Derived from PROMPT, the 1st version of PRINCE was
significantly updated in the mid 1990's creating PRINCE2.
It has 2 main elements - processes and components. Follow
the OGC link on our PM
Portal for further details.
ProjExc - 3 New Websites Launched
As part of our mission to improve project success
rates in UK plc, we have a shiny new corporate website
at www.projexc.com
which provides details of what we do at ProjExc, and
a little about how we do it. We have also revamped our
Project Management Portal at www.projexc.info.
This is a free resource for project managers and provides
supplementary information for the corporate website.
Finally, you can now read ramblings from our consultants
and associates on the subject of project management
on the Project Excellence Blog at projexc.blogspot.com.
Take a look !
And Finally
Thank you for taking the time to read this far. We
genuinely hope that you found this newsletter useful
and informative. Please feel free to pass this newsletter
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management in general then please do get in touch. We
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