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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Programme Thinking
- Distinguishing programs from projects and understanding the value of program management
- Exploring MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow
- Overview of the programme lifecycle: identification, definition, and benefits management
Programme Governance and Organization
- Structuring the programme, including roles for the SRO, Programme Manager, and Board
- Establishing and operationalizing a Programme Management Office (PgMO)
- Defining decision-making processes, reporting lines, and escalation protocols
Vision, Blueprint, and Benefits Management
- Crafting a clear vision aligned with strategic outcomes
- Designing the program blueprint and target operating model
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits
Programme Planning and Delivery Strategy
- Developing a comprehensive program plan and delivery roadmap
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies and sequencing
- Addressing scheduling, resource allocation, and capacity planning
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Conducting stakeholder analysis and formulating engagement strategies
- Planning communications and fostering change readiness
- Managing resistance and securing sponsor commitment
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management
- Identifying and escalating programme-level risks and issues
- Defining assurance roles, internal/external assurance, and audit preparedness
- Developing contingency plans and decision-support mechanisms
Financials, Benefits Realization, and Value Management
- Building business cases and implementing financial governance
- Tracking benefits, measuring outcomes, and calculating ROI
- Managing costs, forecasting, and rebaselining practices
Quality, Configuration, and Change Control
- Applying quality management approaches specific to programs
- Managing configuration and change control across integrated projects
- Utilizing standards, templates, and knowledge management to ensure repeatability
Transition to Business-as-Usual and Programme Closure
- Planning for handover, sustainment, and operational acceptance
- Executing closure activities: benefits review, lessons learned, and documentation
- Embedding achieved outcomes into standard business processes
Practical Workshop and Case Study
- Scenario exercise: designing a program governance model and benefits map
- Group presentations followed by peer and instructor feedback
- Creating an action plan to implement MSP practices within the participants' organizations
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Solid grasp of fundamental project management concepts
- Hands-on experience in project or program environments
- Acquaintance with organizational change management principles
Target Audience
- Current and aspiring Programme Managers
- Sponsors, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), and Portfolio Managers
- Programme Office staff, Change Managers, and Delivery Leads
Testimonials (1)
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