Apply and analyze the seven PRINCE2 principles in project contexts.
Covers the application and analysis of the seven PRINCE2 principles: continued business justification, learning from experience, defined roles and responsibilities, managing by stages, managing by exception, focus on products, and tailoring to suit the project. V7 emphasizes enhanced flexibility and customization - practitioners must demonstrate how principles guide decision-making and how tailoring decisions are documented and justified in real scenarios.
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In the context of the PRINCE2 7 Practitioner examination, applying the principles is about demonstrating that the seven core obligations are actively influencing project management decisions and behaviors, rather than merely being listed in documentation. To claim a project is using PRINCE2, all seven principles—Continued business justification, Learn from experience, Defined roles and responsibilities, Manage by stages, Manage by exception, Focus on products, and Tailor to suit the project—must be applied.
At the Practitioner level, you are assessed on your ability to analyze whether these principles are being upheld or compromised in a given scenario. For instance, regarding 'Continued business justification,' it is insufficient to simply have a Business Case; you must determine if it is actively updated at stage boundaries and used to drive decision-making. If a scenario describes a project continuing despite the benefits no longer outweighing the costs, this principle is being breached.
Similarly, 'Manage by exception' requires setting specific tolerances for project objectives (time, cost, quality, scope, benefits, and sustainability). If a Project Manager is required to report every minor deviation to the Project Board, or if the Board makes every small decision, this principle is not being applied effectively.
Crucially, 'Tailor to suit the project' is the binding agent in PRINCE2 7. You must evidence that the method’s controls, roles, and management products are adapted to the project's scale, complexity, importance, and context (including sustainability and people aspects). A 'robotic' application of templates without considering the specific environment is a failure to apply this principle. Ultimately, the Practitioner evaluates not just what the principles are, but how they guide the project management team in navigating uncertainty and delivering value.In the context of the PRINCE2 7 Practitioner examination, applying the principles is about demonstrating that the seven core obligations are actively influencing project management decisions and behaviors, rather than merely being listed in documentation. To claim a project is using PRINCE2, all se…