Many people ask us if PRINCE2 gets you a job or helps you progress in your career. The simple answer is – yes! This interview with Lisa Gobell, a former Knowledge Train student, proves how valuable PRINCE2 is to your project management career. Read on to find out more!
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VerificationAfter testing is complete, the team:
Prepares the production environment23 Feb 2026Addressing user-reported issues
of waterfall requires meticulous planning and clear communication throughout the development lifecycle.
Benefits of the waterfall method Waterfall project management is a sequential and linear approach to executing tasks, and it has several advantages. Let’s discuss each one of them:Clear project structure and timeline
The
Exception management in PRINCE2sequential nature of waterfall provides:Knowledge TrainPhases with clearly defined start and end points
19 Feb 2026A planned structure with a timeline for when the work is to be completed
Milestones that are easily communicated to stakeholders.Managing exceptions is vital to achieving success in PRINCE2 projects. This article demonstrates effective strategies for managing unexpected events to keep your project on schedule and achieve its goals.Comprehensive documentationWaterfall methodology advocates comprehensive documentation, leading to well-defined project requirements and specifications, detailed design documents for future reference and valuable historical records for similar projects. Predictable costs and resource allocation The upfront planning involved in the waterfall model allows for accurate budget estimation, efficient resource allocation throughout the project lifecycle and minimised unexpected expenses.
Easier tracking and progress assessment
Waterfall’s structured approach facilitates easy tracking of progress with clear indicators at each phase, simplified reporting to stakeholders and easy identification of bottlenecks or delays. Reduced risk through upfront planningUpfront planning in waterfall can help:
PRINCE2 practices: Free ebookIdentify potential risks early in the project
Develop mitigation strategies before the work commencesSimon BuehringMinimise costly changes during the later stages of the project.19 Feb 2026These strengths make waterfall ideal for projects with clearly defined requirements and relatively few changes expected. The methodology’s robustness is also very appropriate to the complexity of the work and the need for strict and complete control of change for medical device software development.
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