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Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Programme Thinking
- Distinguishing between a programme and a project, and the added value of programme management
- Core MSP principles and the notion of transformational flow
- Overview of the programme lifecycle: identification, definition, and benefits management
Programme Governance and Organization
- Programme structure, key roles, and responsibilities (SRO, Programme Manager, Board)
- Establishing a Programme Management Office (PgMO)
- Defining decision-making processes, reporting lines, and escalation paths
Vision, Blueprint, and Benefits Management
- Defining the vision and strategic outcomes
- Designing the blueprint and target operating model
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits
Programme Planning and Delivery Strategy
- Developing the programme plan and delivery roadmap
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies and sequencing
- Considering scheduling, resource planning, and capacity requirements
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Conducting stakeholder analysis and developing engagement strategies
- Planning communication and fostering change readiness
- Addressing resistance and strengthening sponsor commitment
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management
- Identifying and escalating programme-level risks and issues
- Defining assurance roles, managing internal/external assurance, and preparing for audits
- Developing contingency plans and decision support mechanisms
Financials, Benefits Realization, and Value Management
- Building the business case and ensuring financial governance
- Monitoring benefits, measuring outcomes, and assessing ROI
- Managing cost control, forecasting, and rebaselining practices
Quality, Configuration, and Change Control
- Applying quality management approaches to programmes
- Managing configuration and change control across projects
- Utilizing standards, templates, and knowledge management for 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
- Integrating outcomes into business-as-usual processes
Practical Workshop and Case Study
- Scenario exercise: Design a programme governance model and benefits map
- Group presentations with feedback from peers and the instructor
- Developing an action plan to apply MSP practices within the participants’ organizations
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of project management fundamentals
- Hands-on experience within or supporting project and programme environments
- Familiarity with organizational change concepts
Target Audience
- Programme managers and aspiring programme managers
- Sponsors, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), and portfolio managers
- Programme office staff, change managers, and delivery leads
21 Hours
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