"The Executive Guide to Directing Projects: within a PRINCE2[trademark] and MSP[trademark] Environment" is an accessible summary of the full guidance in a portable format suitable for quick reference or a quick read - a 'ten minute guide' for the busy project board member. It introduces the additional considerations that project boards need to take into account if the project is being run within a programme and/or portfolio managed governance structure. "The Executive Guide" is aimed at experienced senior managers and project board members who are already familiar with PRINCE2, and therefore do not require frequent reference to the full guidance. It includes: an introduction and the principles of PRINCE2; The Project Environment - describing the positioning of projects within the broader context of programmes and portfolios; summary of the roles, responsibilities duties and expected behaviours of Project Board members and explanation of key Directing concepts; and, outlines the Product Descriptions and those most relevant to the Project Board. PRINCE2 Exams and Editions: PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner exams based on PRINCE2 2009 have been available from 06 July 2009. PRINCE2 exams based on the PRINCE2 2005 edition will continue to run until the end of 2009.