Agility and governance - two worlds that have long been seen as opposites. But in a project world that needs speed as much as structure, it is time to build bridges. This is exactly what PRINCE2 Agile Version 2 does: the revised version of the established framework brings fresh impetus to hybrid project landscapes - and combines agile principles with professional leadership in a new way.
What exactly is in the new version? And how do managers and project teams benefit from it? This article provides the answers.
Why PRINCE2 Agile has been revised
Since the introduction of PRINCE2 Agile in 2015, project practice has evolved considerably. Agility is no longer a special case - it is part of everyday life. Organizations are not only leading agile teams, but entire transformations that affect governance, leadership and culture.
PRINCE2 Agile V2 was developed to meet these new requirements. The new version builds on the PRINCE2 7 framework - and takes agile management to the next level.
The most important innovations at a glance
PRINCE2 Agile V2 remains true to the basic idea of combining classic management with agile methods. However, it now places a stronger focus on people, collaboration and the cultural framework.
That is new:
- Stronger alignment with PRINCE2 7: New role models, people principle and updated terminology
- Focus on agile leadership: leadership is seen as an enabler - supportive, encouraging, with a clear framework
- Culture & mindset: more emphasis on collaboration, trust and learning processes
- Scaling agile methods: practical examples show how agility works beyond individual teams
- Improved structure & language: clearer terms, uniform structure, better readability
- Performance measurement: Success is not only measured by output, but also by agility indicators
- Tailoring made concrete: Clear guidance on how PRINCE2 Agile can be adapted to different project environments
Who PRINCE2 Agile V2 is particularly suitable for
PRINCE2 Agile V2 is aimed at all those who take the lead in dynamic project environments - whether in SMEs, corporations or the public sector. Benefit in particular:
- Project managers who want to integrate agile teams into existing structures
- Scrum Master and Product Owner, who must be able to connect at management level
- Managers who develop hybrid organizations
- PMOs that require standardized but agile frameworks
Agile leadership - but with a system
What makes PRINCE2 Agile V2 special is the combination of clear leadership with flexible implementation. It helps to create a framework in which teams can work in an agile way without losing control over objectives, quality or profitability.
Leadership here does not mean control, but enabling responsibility. The framework provides the necessary tools for this - structured, practical and compatible with modern working cultures.
Previously published
Would you like to better understand how Scrum and PRINCE2 complement each other in hybrid projects? Then we recommend the article:
PRINCE2 Agile explained: When classic project management meets Scrum
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