Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Program Thinking
- Differentiating programs from projects and understanding the value of program management.
- Exploring MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow.
- Overview of the program lifecycle: identification, definition, and benefits management.
Program Governance and Organization
- Defining program structures, roles, and responsibilities (including SRO, Program Manager, and Board).
- Establishing a Program Management Office (PgMO).
- Understanding 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.
Program Planning and Delivery Approach
- Developing a comprehensive program plan and delivery roadmap.
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies, and sequencing efforts.
- Addressing scheduling, resource planning, and capacity considerations.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
- Conducting stakeholder analysis and developing engagement strategies.
- Planning communications and fostering change readiness.
- Managing resistance and securing sponsor commitment.
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management
- Identifying and escalating program-level risks and issues.
- Defining assurance roles, including internal/external assurance and audit readiness.
- Developing contingency plans and providing decision support.
Financials, Benefits Realisation, and Value Management
- Developing business cases and overseeing financial governance.
- Tracking benefits, measuring outcomes, and analyzing ROI.
- Implementing cost control, forecasting, and rebaselining practices.
Quality, Configuration, and Change Control
- Applying quality management approaches specific to programs.
- Managing configuration and change control across multiple projects.
- Utilizing standards, templates, and knowledge management for repeatability.
Transition to Business-as-Usual and Program Closure
- Planning for handover, sustainment, and operational acceptance.
- Executing closure activities, including benefits reviews, lessons learned, and documentation.
- Embedding outcomes into ongoing business-as-usual processes.
Practical Workshop and Case Study
- Scenario exercise: designing a program governance model and benefits map.
- Group presentations with feedback from peers and instructors.
- Developing an action plan to apply MSP practices within participants' organizations.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of project management fundamentals.
- Practical experience in project or program environments, either working in or supporting them.
- Familiarity with the core concepts of organizational change.
Target Audience
- Program managers and those aspiring to become program managers.
- Sponsors, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), and portfolio managers.
- Program office personnel, change managers, and delivery leads.
Testimonials (3)
The tool, the trainer’s expertise, and the option to conduct the session remotely
Marina Dos Santos - Olisipo
Course - JIRA for Beginners
The framework of BA
Puguh - PT PLN INDONESIA POWER
Course - PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PBA) Certification Preparation
Good atmosphere, good group vibe and trainers passion.
