PRINCE2 Foundation: Module 15 - Directing a Project

Module 15: Direc ng a project
Syllabus
15. Understand how the PRINCE2 principles underpin the PRINCE2 method
15.1 Explain how and why the principles provide the basis of applying PRINCE2,
and which factors influence the way the PRINCE2 method can be tailored and
applied, who is responsible, and how tailoring decisions are documented
15.2 Understand the PRINCE2 processes and how they are carried out throughout
the project
i. Explain the purpose, objec ves and context of the PRINCE2
processes:
a. Direc ng a project


Lessons Learned
- Explore and understand the purpose and objec ves of the direc ng a project process
- Understand the context of the direc ng a project process
- Understand the project board’s role in different stages of a project


Purpose of direc ng a project
The purpose of the process of direc ng a project is to enable the project board to be
accountable for the project’s success, by making key decisions and exercising overall
control while delega ng day-to-day management of the project to the project manager.