What are the seven fundamental principles?
Managing a project with the PRINCE2® method
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What are the seven fundamental principles?
Managing a project with the PRINCE2® method

Author : Jacky LASSALLE

Publication date: May 10, 2026 | Lire en français

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3. What are the seven fundamental principles?

The method is based on seven fundamental principles that form the backbone of this methodology. These principles are universal and apply to any project, regardless of its nature or scope.

They include:

  • the ongoing justification of a project;

  • learning from experience;

  • a clear definition of roles and responsibilities;

  • phased management;

  • management by exception;

  • an emphasis on product quality;

  • adaptability to the project context;

These principles ensure that project management is not only structured and controlled, but also flexible and adaptable, allowing for a tailored approach to...

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