This part of the unit’s ebook is designed to be guide for your first assignment. It is expected that you might read it multiple times to check you are on track whilst developing your project proposal. As part of the developing your proposal you will be asked to participate in activities that will encourage creativity whilst you conceptualise your proposal. After the first time you read this part, take some time to gather facts about existing or similar projects before you participate in the creative act of designing your own.  You will need to be able to answer these questions:

• What are my first ideas for projects? (come up with several so you have choice)
• Is there a demand for the proposals I am considering?
• How do I know there is a demand?
• What else do I know? Is doing the project feasible given the limitations?
• What don’t I know? (Find out what you don’t know and keep the evidence)

PRINCE2

This unit utilises a structured project management methodology called PRINCE2. A more substantial overview of PRINCE2 will be provided later.

At this stage you need to know that PRINCE2 is made up of four main parts, which are:

1. Themes;
2. Processes;
3. Principles, and;
4. The project environment.

One theme called, the “Business Case Theme”, will influence your preparation of the project proposal.