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Question 1

What is tailoring in PRINCE2?

Answer 1

Tailoring refers to the process of customizing PRINCE2 to suit a particular project’s specific needs and characteristics.

Tailoring is essential for aligning PRINCE2 methodologies with the unique aspects of different projects.

Question 2

Must products use specific document names as specified by PRINCE2?

Answer 2

No, organizations can tailor PRINCE2 and use their name.

For example, some organizations may wish to name the ‘project brief’ the ‘project description.’

Question 3

Can PRINCE2 be used in any project size, business area, or simple or complex projects?

Answer 3

Yes, according to PRINCE2, it can be used for any project. In practice, this is not so easy.

Question 4

What are some tailoring suggestions for small projects?

Answer 4

For small projects, you can:
* Combine documents, e.g., Approach documents.
* Combine some roles, e.g., Senior user and project executive.
* Simplify reporting.

Question 5

When should the project manager normally decide how to do tailoring?

Answer 5

The project manager will decide on tailoring at the start of the initiation stage.

Question 6

How will the project manager handle tailoring during the project?

Answer 6

They will continue to check how the tailoring works during the project and make adjustments if necessary.