PRINCE 2

The method describes how a project is divided in manageable stages enabling efficient control of resources and regular progress monitoring throughout the project. The various roles and responsibilities for managing a project are fully described and are adaptable to suit the size and complexity of the project, and the skills of the organisation.

Project planning using PRINCE 2 is product-based which means the project plans are focused on delivering results and are not simply about planning when the various activities on the project will be done. A PRINCE 2 project is driven by its business case which describes the organisation's justification, commitment and rationale for the project.

PRINCE 2 is designed to provide a common language across all the interested parties. Bringing customers and suppliers together typically involves contracts and contract management. Although these aspects are outside of PRINCE 2, the method recognises the need to provide projects with the necessary controls and breakpoints to work successfully within a contractual framework.

In today's projects, there are often different groups of people involved, including the customer, one or more suppliers, and of course the user.