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Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Programme Thinking
- Distinguishing programs from projects and understanding the unique value of program management.
- Core MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow.
- Overview of the programme lifecycle: identification, definition, and benefits management.
Programme Governance and Organisation
- Defining programme structure, roles, and responsibilities (including SRO, Programme Manager, and Board).
- Establishing an effective Programme Management Office (PgMO).
- Setting up decision-making processes, reporting lines, and escalation pathways.
Vision, Blueprint, and Benefits Management
- Defining the programme vision and strategic outcomes.
- Designing the blueprint and target operating model.
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits.
Programme Planning and Delivery Approach
- Developing a comprehensive program plan and delivery roadmap.
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies, and sequencing tasks.
- Considering scheduling, resource allocation, and capacity constraints.
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 programme-level risks and issues.
- Defining assurance roles, managing internal and external assurance, and ensuring audit readiness.
- Developing contingency plans and supporting decision-making.
Financials, Benefits Realisation, and Value Management
- Developing business cases and maintaining financial governance.
- Tracking benefits, measuring outcomes, and evaluating ROI.
- Controlling costs, forecasting, and rebaselining as needed.
Quality, Configuration, and Change Control
- Applying quality management approaches specific to programs.
- Managing configuration and change control across all 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 final documentation.
- Embedding outcomes into standard business-as-usual processes.
Practical Workshop and Case Study
- Scenario-based exercise: designing a program governance model and benefits map.
- Group presentations with feedback from peers and the instructor.
- Creating an action plan to apply MSP practices within the participant’s organisation.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental project management concepts.
- Practical experience working within or supporting project and program environments.
- Familiarity with organisational change management principles.
Target Audience
- Current programme managers and those aspiring to step into program leadership roles.
- Sponsors, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), and portfolio managers.
- Programme office staff, change management specialists, and delivery leads.
21 Hours
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