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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Foundations of MSP and Programme Mindset
- Distinguishing programmes from projects and the strategic value of programme management
- Core MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow
- Overview of the programme lifecycle: identification, definition, and benefits management
Programme Governance and Organizational Structure
- Defining programme structures, roles, and responsibilities (SRO, Programme Manager, Board)
- Establishing and functioning through a Programme Management Office (PgMO)
- Clarifying decision-making authorities, reporting lines, and escalation pathways
Strategic Vision, Blueprints, and Benefits Management
- Articulating the vision and defining strategic outcomes
- Designing the comprehensive blueprint and target operating model
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking programme benefits
Programme Planning and Delivery Strategies
- Developing comprehensive programme plans and delivery roadmaps
- Integrating workstreams and projects, while managing dependencies and sequencing
- Addressing scheduling, resource allocation, and capacity planning
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Strategy
- Conducting stakeholder analysis and developing engagement strategies
- Planning communications and fostering change readiness
- Managing resistance and securing ongoing sponsor commitment
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management
- Identifying and escalating programme-level risks and issues
- Defining assurance roles, internal/external assurance, and maintaining audit readiness
- Formulating contingency plans and supporting decision-making
Financial Governance, Benefits Realisation, and Value Management
- Developing business cases and establishing financial governance frameworks
- Monitoring benefits, measuring outcomes, and evaluating ROI
- Implementing cost control, forecasting, and rebaselining practices
Quality, Configuration, and Change Control
- Applying quality management approaches specific to programmes
- Managing configuration and change control across interconnected projects
- Utilizing standards, templates, and knowledge management for consistency
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 Application
- Scenario exercise: designing a programme governance model and benefits map
- Group presentations with feedback from peers and instructors
- Creating an action plan for implementing MSP practices within your organisation
Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- Solid understanding of project management fundamentals
- Practical experience in or support of project and programme environments
- Knowledge of organisational change management concepts
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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