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The principle of 'manage by stages' in PRINCE2 involves planning, monitoring, and controlling the project on a stage-by-stage basis. This approach recognizes that projects are complex and uncertain, and it allows for better risk management and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. By breaking the project into distinct stages, project managers can ensure that they assess progress, deliverables, and any potential issues at the end of each stage before proceeding to the next.

This staged approach provides opportunities for stakeholders to review the project's progress against its objectives and to make informed decisions based on the current status and any changes in the project's context. It enables informed governance, resource allocation, and risk management, which can significantly improve the chances of project success.

The other choices do not align with the essence of the 'manage by stages' principle. For instance, planning the project in one go ignores the iterative nature of project management and doesn’t accommodate the need for adjustments. Conducting reviews after each milestone can be part of the overall strategy but doesn’t encapsulate the continuous monitoring and control intrinsic to managing by stages. Focusing primarily on team leadership misses the broader project management dynamics inherent in the principle, as it emphasizes structured control and regular assessment rather than just managing the team.