PRINCE2- Directing a Project

The purpose of the directing a project process is to enable the project board to be accountable for the project's success by making key decisions and exercising overall control while delegating day-to-day management of the project to the project manager.

The objective of the directing a project process is to ensure that:

• there is authority to initiate the project
• there is authority to deliver the project's products
• management direction and control are provided throughout the project's life
• the project remains viable
• corporate, programme management or the customer has an interface to the project
• there is authority to close the project
• plans for realizing the post-project benefits are managed and reviewed.

The activities within the directing a project process are project board oriented and are to:

• authorize initiation
•  authorize the project
• authorize a stage or exception plan
• give ad hoc direction
• authorize project closure