During stage 2, the Heritage Director, acting as senior user, reviews the design and raises a concern that the previously requested heritage trail has not been addressed.
Is this an appropriate use of the ‘give ongoing direction’ activity, and why?
A.
Yes, because a project board member may raise concerns and provide ongoing direction within the authority delegated to the board
B.
Yes, because the senior user has an obligation to formally approve key specialist products produced during stages 2 and 3 as a standard action within the ‘give ongoing direction’ activity
C.
No, because the ‘give ongoing direction’ activity is only triggered when the project manager proactively requests a review by the project board, not when individual board members identify concerns independently
D.
No, because the Heritage Director should first seek the agreement of the full project board before raising individual concerns, to ensure a unified project board position is presented to the project manager
The correct answer is A . The give ongoing direction activity within the directing a project process enables project board members to provide advice and guidance throughout the life of the project, not solely at formal authorization points. This includes raising concerns when information becomes available that could affect the interests represented by an individual project board member.
The Heritage Director is acting as senior user . The senior user represents the interests of those who will use, operate, maintain, or otherwise benefit from the project products and is responsible for ensuring that user requirements remain appropriately represented. Discovering that the previously requested heritage trail has not been addressed is therefore a legitimate concern for the senior user to raise.
Option B is incorrect because give ongoing direction does not create a standard obligation for the senior user to formally approve every specialist product produced during specific stages. Formal product approval should follow the project’s agreed quality and acceptance arrangements. Option C incorrectly assumes that ongoing direction can occur only following a request from the project manager. Option D is also incorrect because individual board members may provide guidance within their delegated area of responsibility without first obtaining a collective board position on every matter.
PRINCE2 7 reference topics: Directing a project; give ongoing direction; project board; senior user; delegated authority; Ref. 14.4.3.
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