Chapter 21: Managing a stage boundary

Question 1

Purpose of Managing Stage Boundary

Answer 1

Allows project manager to provide info for project board to review stage success

Question 2

Stage Boundary Process Timing

Answer 2

Executed at or near the end of each management stage.

Question 3

Replanning

Answer 3

Exception report triggers possible replanning with an exception plan submitted for approval.

Question 4

Agile Parallel

Answer 4

Agile stops delivery cycle when value drops; PRINCE2 checks project viability at planned stage end.

Question 5

Agile Adaptation

Answer 5

Agile adjusts based on real-time value delivery; PRINCE2 plans checks in advance.

Question 6

PRINCE2 in Agile

Answer 6

Stage boundaries help to assess project viability and decide if it should proceed or be cancelled.

Question 7

PRINCE2 Activities for Stage Boundary

Answer 7

Include updating project plan

Question 8

Agile Artefacts for Stage Boundary

Answer 8

Includes product backlog

Question 9

End Stage Report

Answer 9

Document for reporting on stage end

Question 10

Exception Plan

Answer 10

Created when project exceeds tolerances; involves updating key project documents like PID and risk register.

Question 11

Collaborative Stage Planning

Answer 11

Project board decides stage duration based on project needs