Project steering process
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Project steering PRINCE2 process ( other name - directing a project) is needed to send the message - what are the responsabilities of Project steering comittee during project lifecycle. Obviuosly Project steering comittee will function unefficiently without chairman - Project owner/executive
Project owner/executive can execute all responsibilities alone of Project steering comittee if so decided, but this is not recommended. 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 steering comittee to take mandatory project decisions. Execute overall project control & delegate day to day management to Project managerSTEERING PROCESS ESSENTIALS:
No. | Result | Responsible | Template |
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1 | Project start decision | Project steering comittee | Approved project brief & next stage plan, initial Business case |
2 | Project GO decision | Project steering comittee | Approved project plan, updated Business case, Benefit plan |
3 | Project stage decision | Project steering comittee | Approved next stage plan |
4 | Project change decision | Project steering comittee | Approved project change |
5 | Ad hoc decision | Project steering comittees | ad hoc decision |
6 | Project closure decision | Project steering comittees | Approved project closure |
PRINCE2 PROCESS MAP:
I. | Top management (portfolio/program/CEO) | |||
II. | ||||
III. | | |||
III. | | |||
IV. | | |
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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