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Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Programme Thinking
- Distinguishing between programs and projects and understanding the value of program management
- MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow
- Overview of the programme lifecycle: identifying, defining, and managing benefits
Programme Governance and Organisation
- Programme structure, roles, and responsibilities (including SRO, Programme Manager, and Board)
- Establishing a Programme Management Office (PgMO)
- 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 Approach
- Developing a program plan and delivery roadmap
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies, and sequencing
- Scheduling, resource planning, and capacity considerations
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
- Stakeholder analysis and engagement strategies
- Communication planning and change readiness activities
- Managing resistance and building sponsor commitment
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management
- Programme-level risk and issue identification and escalation
- Assurance roles, internal/external assurance, and audit readiness
- Contingency planning and decision support
Financials, Benefits Realisation, and Value Management
- Business case development and financial governance
- Tracking benefits, measuring outcomes, and calculating ROI
- Cost control, forecasting, and rebaselining practices
Quality, Configuration, and Change Control
- Quality management approaches for programs
- Configuration management and change control across projects
- Standards, templates, and knowledge management for repeatability
Transition to Business-as-Usual and Programme Closure
- Planning for handover, sustainment, and operational acceptance
- Closure activities: benefits review, lessons learned, and documentation
- Embedding outcomes into business-as-usual processes
Practical Workshop and Case Study
- Scenario exercise: designing a program governance model and benefits map
- Group presentations with peer/instructor feedback
- Action plan for applying MSP practices in participants’ organisations
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid understanding of project management fundamentals
- Experience working in or supporting project or program environments
- Familiarity with organisational change concepts
Audience
- Programme managers and aspiring program managers
- Sponsors, senior responsible owners (SROs), and portfolio managers
- Programme office staff, change managers, and delivery leads
21 Hours
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