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It isn’t that difficult applying PRINCE2 in a lightweight fashion. Here’s the story of Pete and Jane.
Jane wants some coffee. Pete agrees to get some. Both use PRINCE2 without being aware of it. |
| Pete | Jane |
| Hi Jane, how are you? | Hi Pete |
| Actually, I’m dying for a cup of coffee. Can you get me some? (Project mandate) |
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| Sure no problem. | |
| How do you like your coffee? | Large with non-fat milk please. No sugar. (Product Description) |
| How much money do you want to spend? I can get some down the hall from the machine or do you want StarBucks coffee? |
If you don’t mind I prefer StarBucks. That’s more expensive but I like it better. You can get some for yourself too. Here’s the money. (Business Case) |
| Okay, large, non-fat, no sugar. I’ll be back in 10 minutes if everything goes to plan. (Project Plan) |
Thanks! (Plan authorized) |
| See you later! (Execute Work Package) |
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| … 5 minutes later a call from Pete … | |
| Hi Jane, there’s a large queue here, it will take another 10 minutes. (Exception + Exception Plan) |
Guess I have to wait a bit longer. Thanks for the update. (Exception Plan authorized) |
| … 8 minutes later a call from Pete … | |
| Hi Jane, I’m on my way now. (Highlight Report) |
Great! |
| … 2 minutes later Pete arrives … | |
| Here’s your coffee and change and a donut. (Deliver a Work Package) |
A donut? (Quality Inspection) |
| Yeah, you looked a bit hungry too. | Well, that’s really nice of you but I’m on a diet. This is not what I asked you for. (Off spec) |
| Sorry about that, I’ll eat it myself, here’s the money. | I appreciate the effort but next time please ask me first. (Lessons Learned) Thanks for the coffee! |
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