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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Foundations of MSP and Programme Mindset
- Distinguishing between projects and programs, and the strategic value of program management.
- Core MSP principles and the notion of transformational flow.
- An overview of the program lifecycle: from identification and definition to benefits management.
Governance Frameworks and Organizational Structure
- Defining program structures, including roles for the SRO, Programme Manager, and Board.
- Establishing a Programme Management Office (PgMO).
- Clarifying decision-making processes, reporting lines, and escalation pathways.
Strategic Vision, Blueprinting, and Benefits Oversight
- Articulating the program vision and desired strategic outcomes.
- Designing the comprehensive blueprint and target operating model.
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking program benefits.
Strategic Planning and Delivery Methodologies
- Developing a robust program plan and delivery roadmap.
- Integrating workstreams and projects, while managing dependencies and sequencing.
- Considerations for scheduling, resource allocation, and capacity planning.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Strategies
- Analyzing stakeholders and developing targeted engagement strategies.
- Planning communications and fostering change readiness.
- Mitigating resistance and strengthening sponsor commitment.
Managing Risk, Issues, and Assurance
- Identifying and escalating program-level risks and issues.
- Defining assurance roles, including internal/external assurance and audit preparedness.
- Developing contingency plans and decision-support mechanisms.
Financial Stewardship, Benefit Realization, and Value Creation
- Building the business case and implementing financial governance.
- Monitoring benefits, measuring outcomes, and calculating ROI.
- Practices for cost control, forecasting, and rebaselining.
Quality, Configuration, and Change Management
- Approaches to quality management specifically for programs.
- Configuration management and change control across multiple projects.
- Utilizing standards, templates, and knowledge management to ensure repeatability.
Transition to Operations and Program Closure
- Planning for handover, sustainment, and operational acceptance.
- Closure activities: reviewing benefits, capturing lessons learned, and finalizing documentation.
- Integrating outcomes into business-as-usual processes.
Applied Workshop and Case Analysis
- Scenario exercise: designing a program governance model and benefits map.
- Group presentations with peer and instructor feedback.
- Developing an action plan to implement MSP practices within the participants' organizations.
Wrap-up and Forward Path
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of project management principles.
- Professional experience within project or program settings.
- A solid grasp of organizational change concepts.
Intended Audience
- Current and aspiring Programme Managers.
- Sponsors, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), and Portfolio Managers.
- Programme Office teams, Change Managers, and Delivery Leads.
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