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# Definition
[[Project management]] method
Can be used on any project of any size
# Features
- [[Continued business justification]] - the WHY of the business and long term value
- [[Defined organisation structure]] - Ownership of people so they know what is expected of them
- [[Product-based planning]] - product-first, good descriptions and breakdown structure
- [[Stage division]] - divide the project into manageable phases
- Tailorable
# Project variables
Six aspects of [[Project performance|project performance]]:
- *Time* - when will the project be finished ?
- *Cost* - what is the cost and the return of investment
- *Quality* - usable software that passes quality checks and is usable
- *Scope* - the scope must be clear for all stakeholder through the [[PPD]]
- *Benefits* - benefits must be known, agreed upon and measurable
- *Risk* - risk must be manageable
# Project definition
A project is a temporary organization that is created for the purpose of delivering one or more business products according to an agreed business case.
- The word organization refers to the project team (people involved in the project)
- The word temporary refers to the fact that each project as a definite start and end date.
- The business case includes: reasons for the project, expected benefits, costs and time
# Core principles
## [[Continued business justification]]
The project must have a business case that shows that the project is value for money, i.e. there must be a reason to start and continue the project with a clear return on investment.
> “Does the project have business justification?” = “Does the project have a valid business case?”

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# References
- https://prince2.wiki/extras/what-is-prince2/