PRINCE2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Prince2 Project Management, First Edition, By David Rollason.

Project management is at the heart of every successful organisation. Whether launching a new product, delivering a service improvement, or constructing a major infrastructure project, the ability to plan, organise, and control work effectively determines success or failure. Yet despite the number of tools, systems, and training programmes available, many projects still overrun, exceed budgets, or fail to deliver the expected results. The challenge is rarely the idea itself; it is how the work is managed from start to finish.

PRINCE2, which stands for Projects IN Controlled Environments, was developed to address that challenge. It provides a clear, structured approach to managing projects, ensuring that every activity has a purpose, every decision is supported by evidence, and every project remains justified throughout its life. Over the years, PRINCE2 has evolved into a flexible, globally recognised standard, applicable to projects of any size and in any industry. From government and construction to technology, healthcare, and education, its principles have proven adaptable and effective across sectors.

This book, PRINCE2 Made Simple: A Practical Guide to Controlled Project Management, is designed to make the method accessible to everyone, regardless of prior experience. It translates the principles and processes of PRINCE2 into plain English, removing unnecessary jargon and focusing on what truly matters: how to use PRINCE2 in the real world. The goal is not to replicate the official manual but to provide practical clarity on how to apply the framework confidently and intelligently.

Many people encounter PRINCE2 for the first time as part of a formal training course or exam preparation. While these courses provide valuable knowledge, applying the method in practice can feel daunting. The official guidance can appear dense, and the terminology may seem overly formal. This book bridges that gap. It aims to show how PRINCE2 works in a straightforward, logical way and how it can be adapted to suit projects of different sizes, budgets, and levels of complexity.

Each chapter focuses on a key aspect of PRINCE2, from its principles and processes to planning, quality control, and risk management. The content has been structured to flow naturally, guiding readers from the fundamentals through to more advanced concepts such as integrating PRINCE2 with Agile and other frameworks. Every topic is written in a direct, factual tone to make the material easy to follow and practical to apply.