Praxis is a free framework for the management of projects, programmes and portfolios.
It includes a body of knowledge, methodology, competency framework and capability maturity model. The framework is supported by a knowledgebase of resources and an encyclopaedia.
Praxisframework.org offers an abundance of valuable resources ranging from blogs, glossaries, infographics, documents and articles, to hundreds of downloadable templates – all completely free.
Whether you’re in the process of becoming Praxis certified, you’re already certified, or just work in the PPM world, there’s always something to learn on the Praxis Framework website; you can complete the Praxis 360 assessment before you’ve even created an account.
Looking for somewhere to start? Below are the top 5 most popular Praxis template downloads.
1. Benefits management plan
A separate benefits management plan (as opposed to a benefits section in the scope management plan) will often be required where there are multiple benefits, significant change and the relationships between outputs and benefits are more complex, i.e. a benefits management plan is usually appropriate where the work is managed as a programme rather than a project.
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2. Information management plan
There is an information management element to all other management plans that deals with the format and distribution of specific documentation. This management plan should not duplicate those policies. Rather, it is about general approaches to the creation, storage and dissemination of information.
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3. Stakeholder management plan
The stakeholder management plan sets out the preferred procedures, tools and techniques to be used in managing stakeholders.
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4. Benefit profile
A benefit profile is used to define both benefits and dis-benefits. It is typically developed during the definition process of a project or programme following requirements management. The profile includes sections that describe the benefit or dis-benefit and how it will be realised and measured.
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5. Business case template
The business case is the central document to a project or programme life cycle. The reason for defining a life cycle with phases, tranches and/or stages is to enable go/no go decisions to be made that prevent wasted investment.
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