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PRINCE2 vs. PMI's PMBoK
I've heard quite a few comments recently about the relative merits of PRINCE2 [1] vs. the PMI's [2] PMBoK [3] (Project Management Body of Knowledge). Today I came across this presentation [4] which has a few useful comparative comments. In the past I've also noted this short paper comparing PRINCE2 and PMBok [5].
The paper's [5] comments about the role of a Project Manager are raise a striking point. A PMBoK style Project Manager is a dramatically different role from a PRINCE2 Project Manager. Indeed the term Project Manager is probably far too loose a term to mean a great deal!
[1] http://www.ogc.gov.uk/prince/
[2] http://www.pmi.org/
[3] http://web.syr.edu/~chtejase/PMBOK_2000.pdf
[4] http://www.pmiwestchester.org/downloads/Prince2PMBOK.pdf
[5] http://www.pmforum.org/library/papers/Prince2vsGuide3.htm
April 10, 2005 in Business, Management, PRINCE2, Project Management | Permalink
Comments
Steve, This looks very interesting but can you check the link to [5], please? It seems to be in error. Thanks.
Posted by: Patrick Mayfield | 30 Jun 2005 21:40:31
I am able to provide a presentation I wrote comparing the two methods. I am a PMI Mentor and know both methods. If you email me at Clinton.Arnold@xtra.co.nz I will send to you the presentation.
Posted by: Clinton Arnold | 6 Feb 2008 09:56:29
Hi Clinton
I am a Kiwi working in London at the moment in UK Central Government where Prince 2 is the name of the game. I would be interested to see your presentation. I can't get a message to you through LinkedIn without joining up for the NZ service which I don't want to do at the moment. Would you send it to me directly?
Many thanks.
Jill
Posted by: Jill Griggs | 19 Feb 2008 09:55:39
The title of the presentation is a bit misleading, as it is how PRINCE2 complements PMBOK, while it should be Comparing PRINCE2 to PMBOK (or vice versa).
Posted by: PM Hut | 28 Mar 2008 01:57:18
Can you through more light on this topic "minimizing system failure using risk management
Posted by: Tony | 18 Apr 2008 13:25:28
Interesting. Im in South Africa, currently doing an Honours degree in Information Systems and working. Varsity teaches PMBOK, at work we use PRINCE2...so I thought it would be interesting to check the difference.
Clinton, am about to send you an email.thx.
Posted by: Mzwakhe | 20 May 2008 19:06:57
PMBOK is - descriptive - in explaining project management techniques
PRINCE2 is - prescriptive - in explaining how project management techniques should be structured and applied.
Together, a PRINCE2 project management framework with PMBOK techniques makes for a solid approach to operating a project office.
Richard Tucker, PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner
Posted by: Richard Tucker | 28 May 2008 16:45:21
PRINCE2 is a practical methodology and defacto practice within many US corporations that employ PMO & PMBOK. By small example, internal projects typically will not require establishment of new procurement processes as existing corporate policy and processes exist to govern requisition and acquisition. And, the obvious point, ownership by senior leadership team--even in joint ventures, a management team would own and sponsor a project.
Posted by: Michael | 6 Jul 2008 15:30:54
I'd be very grateful of a copy of your presentation, please.
Thanks,
Jason
Posted by: jason duffy | 4 Aug 2008 14:16:24
I'd be grateful for a copy of the presentation. I have been PMI certified (lapsed)and I'm wondering if I should renew or go for Prince2 for a little variety.
Posted by: Adam Bergmann | 13 Aug 2008 21:27:22
I'd be very grateful of a copy of your presentation, please.
Thanks,
David Nelson
Posted by: David Nelson | 28 Aug 2008 12:20:48
Me too ! Can you send you presentation ?
Thanks!
Posted by: Rodrigo Cohen | 11 Sep 2008 03:01:35
Thanks, I would love to see this presentation.
Posted by: Mohamoud Ahmed | 26 Sep 2008 19:16:05
I would be very greatful to get a copy of your presentation also.
Thanks
Vinay
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Posted by: car france rentals in | 31 Dec 2008 16:52:35
Hi All,
we're working with PMI as the corporate PM standard.
Our client's is working withj PRINCE2.
Have anyone information how to liaise PMI with PRINCE2?
Any help will be usefull
Cheers
Paul
Posted by: Paul Weidner | 6 Jan 2009 14:50:48
would love a copy of your presentation, I am undecided as to which certification to pursue, thanks.
Posted by: Ranjna | 21 Jan 2009 09:54:01
i would love a copy of your presentation, I am undecided as to which certification to pursue, thanks.
Posted by: Ademola | 2 Feb 2009 10:17:51
Hi clinton,, can you please send a copy of your presentation to me to help my decision on which of the two certification to do.
Thanks
Posted by: kunle | 16 Feb 2009 07:59:08
Please send me your presentation. Anyone who know which of the 2 is populary used?
Posted by: Webster | 30 Mar 2009 13:10:18
Hi - I'm UK based and already have PRINCE2 but am looking to do PMP so would be grateful for a copy of your presentation.
Posted by: LG | 7 Apr 2009 01:15:16
I would apreciate if you send me a copy of your presentation. I have been looking a good aproach of this theme.
Posted by: Gabi | 12 Apr 2009 00:25:53
Hi I am currently studying for my Masters in Project management in Construction and one of the modules that we have to study is project management methodologies. I do not have a PRINCE2 or PMBOK qualification and would appreciate any literature that you have on this?
Posted by: Katherine Compton | 18 Apr 2009 17:47:56
Hi, can I get a copy of the presentation comparing prince2 and PMI? I'm PMI certified and curious...
Posted by: mike | 27 Apr 2009 22:00:58
Can you send me a presentation? thanks
Posted by: Horacles | 9 May 2009 22:31:17
