Agile methods have long since proven themselves in practice - but many organizations face a key challenge: how can agility be integrated into an existing governance structure without losing flexibility?
The answer lies in a framework that combines both: PRINCE2 Agile. It creates the bridge between clear management and agile implementation - and helps companies to lead their projects to success in a flexible and compliant manner.
What does governance actually mean?
Governance describes the responsibility, control and decision-making structures in an organization - including in the project environment. It is about managing risks, defining responsibilities and ensuring that projects meet the company's strategic objectives.
Traditional project management such as PRINCE2 is designed to ensure precisely this governance - with clear roles, processes and phases. But what happens when agile methods such as Scrum, Kanban or Lean are introduced? This is where PRINCE2 Agile comes in.
PRINCE2 Agile: Flexible in the team, structured in the company
PRINCE2 Agile combines the proven structure of PRINCE2 with the flexibility of agile working methods. The framework enables companies to integrate agile teams into a governance-capable project environment - without slowing them down.
In concrete terms, this means
- The development team can work in an agile manner - e.g. according to Scrum
- Project management maintains an overview of the business case, reporting and risk management
- Decisions are documented in a comprehensible manner
- The organization can rely on quality, benefits and time frame
The result: reliability and adaptability - combined in one framework.
For which companies is PRINCE2 Agile suitable?
PRINCE2 Agile is particularly suitable for organizations that...
- are active in regulated industries (e.g. financial service providers, public authorities, healthcare)
- have to coordinate several teams or departments
- want to combine existing processes and agile methods
- do not want to manage agile projects "on the side", but strategically and controllably
Whether you are a medium-sized company or a large corporation, PRINCE2 Agile provides the framework for clear responsibilities and at the same time the freedom for iterative development.
Governance as an enabler for agility
A common misconception: governance means control and therefore restriction. But in practice, the opposite is true - good governance creates orientation, prevents uncertainty and gives the team the freedom to focus on the essentials.
PRINCE2 Agile provides the right setup for this:
- Clear decision-making levels
- Defined communication channels
- Space for autonomous teams
- and at the same time the opportunity to keep an eye on profitability and strategy
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