Lesson 72. Manage by stages

Question 1

Why are projects divided up into stages?

Answer 1

Dividing the project into stages makes planning, managing, and controlling easier. Also, the project manager can learn from previous stages, improving overall client engagement.

Stages facilitate better oversight and adjustments throughout the project lifecycle.

Question 2

Why does managing by stages make it easier to plan?

Answer 2

At the start of the project, the project manager will create a very high-level plan, and they will make a much more detailed day-to-day plan for the stage.

This allows for flexibility and adaptation as the project progresses.

Question 3

How does the project board use stages?

Answer 3

At the end of each stage, the project board will review the stage, check the business justification, and authorize the next stage if they wish for the project to continue.

This process ensures that the project remains aligned with business objectives.

Question 4

Who creates the stage plans?

Answer 4

Stage plans are facilitated (created) by the project manager, and they will invite users (requirements) and team managers (domain experts) to the planning meeting.

Collaboration in planning enhances the accuracy and relevance of the stage plans.

Question 5

What is planned, monitored, and controlled stage-by-stage?

Answer 5

A PRINCE2 project

PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments) is a structured project management method.