Comments on: Combining APM, PMI and PRINCE2 into a holistic approach to project management?

By: paul naybour

paul naybour — Fri, 14 May 2010 20:09:12 +0000

am please my post attracted so much comment and debate. I am working closely with a major consulting organisation that has clients who work with client’s using all three BoKs. We have had real success combining all three into one common framework. Prince2 give the overall process, APM give the strategic client framework covering governance and the PMBoK provides guidance on the detail of deliver. Clearly not all elements are relevant to all projects management is about appropriate use of process not blindly following the cook book, but a combined approach can combined the strengths of the three approaches. For more details give us a call at Parallel Projects. .-= paul naybour´s last blog ..Frontpage Categories =-.

By: Julie Legge

Julie Legge — Thu, 13 May 2010 09:00:13 +0000

Doing it by the Bok?

When I met Lancaster Uni’s Project Management Msc students on Monday, a couple of them questioned the requirement to employ every tool, technique or process in the Bok in every project. Interesting that they seemed to regard the Bok as a ‘how to’ manual, which it clearly isn’t. Neither is it a requirement to do things exclusively by the APM Bok or anybody else’s for that matter.

However, what is important is convergence, clarity and complementarity (is there such a word?) which is all to the benefit of more successful project delivery and that’s why we are piloting a route into the APMP which recognises the achievements of Prince 2 Practitioners. Anyone wanting to find out more about the fit between the two should read the OGC’s white paper on the topic which you can find at http://www.best-management-practice.com/

By: The best PRINCE2 blogs « Silicon Beach Training Blog

The best PRINCE2 blogs « Silicon Beach Training Blog — Thu, 13 May 2010 08:09:49 +0000

[...] This is another general Project Management blog with updates most days, but you will see handy PRINCE2 posts with – as the blog name suggests – a focus on employment; try this Got PRINCE2 – so what now? post and this one on combing PRINCE2 with APM and PMI. [...]

By: Dr. Edward Wallington

Dr. Edward Wallington — Wed, 12 May 2010 18:43:45 +0000

A very interesting post laying out valid arguments and pros/cons for each of the three core project management qualifications.

For me, there is a differential to be made between for example, the APM and PRINCE2. The APM BoK provides rounded project management tools, techniques and awareness; whereas PRINCE2 provides a project management process framework. As I have said in many a meeting and many a blog, the two approaches should not be viewed as independent and opposite, more that they are complimentary – as this post alludes to.

This blog provides a welcome impetus to the discussion over project management approaches, and opens the debate towards a single project management approach. I am yet to decide whether a single approach is appropriate (I change my view daily!) – but I am convinced that there is confusion amongst project management practioners and employers – and I think this is damaging to the profession. Why re-invent the wheel when there are tools/techniques/processes that can be readily utilised?

I do think businesses need to recognise that there are a number of project management approaches available to practioners. I have two key messages: (1) that these approaches are not in opposition to each other, they are complimentary; and (2) that the approaches do not have to be followed to the ‘T’ for every project, it is a case of mix and match as appropriate whilst maintaining a core/standardised approach throughout the business.