Prepare for decision process

This PRINCE2 process exists because poor quality decisions leads to not the best project results. Therefore we need to give to Project manager some time for decision preparation, make stage planning, review potential changes to Business case, evaluate risks🔺 & decision impact to future project benefits.

Moreover majority of management usualy do not like when they are asked to make important decisions without having strong background & good quality decision supporting information. Project manager should get some time for decision preparation as well as have clear message from organization that good project decisions are vital for project success.

PRINCE2 processes activities can be tailored for each project if needed as every project is unique. Project manager is responsible to propose tailoring of the project management therefore this role has to be competent in project management practices.

PRINCE2 processes here will be provided only in executive summary as PRINCE2 standard gives more specific details.

GOAL:

Empower Project manager to prepare relevant quality material for Project steering comittee decision regarding project next stage decision.

PREPARE FOR DECISION PROCESS ESSENTIALS:

No.	Result	Responsible	Template
1	Plan project next stage	Project manager	Next stage plan
2	Update project plan (if needed)	Project manager	Project plan updated
3	Update Business case & Benefit plan (if needed)	Project manager	Business case & Benefit plan
4	Review risks🔺 & issues	Project manager	Risk register🔺 & Issue register
5	Document previous stage lessons learned	Project manager	Lesson log
6	Create end stage report (optional)	Project manager	End stage report
7	Request for next stage decision	Project manager	To process Project steering

PRINCE2 PROCESS MAP:

I.	Top management (portfolio/program/CEO)
II.	Start-up	Project steering	Project steering	Project steering
III.	‏‏‎ ‎	Project planning	Control stage	Control stage
III.	‏‏‎ ‎	Prepare decision	Prepare decision	Close project
IV.	‏‏‎ ‎	‏‏‎ ‎	Manage product	Manage product

Color legend & project management levels

I. Top management (CEO/portfolio)

II. Project owner/executive and Project steering comittee

III. Project manager

IV. Team managers(s)

All 7 PRINCE2 processes:

• Starting-up
• Project steering
• Project planning
• Control a stage
• Prepare for decision
• Manage product
• Close project

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