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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Programme Thinking
- Distinguishing programmes from projects and the added 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 Organisation
- Defining programme structures, roles, and responsibilities (including SRO, Programme Manager, and Board)
- Establishing a Programme Management Office (PgMO)
- Setting up decision-making processes, reporting lines, and escalation procedures
Vision, Blueprint, and Benefits Management
- Articulating the vision and desired strategic outcomes
- Developing the programme blueprint and target operating model
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits
Programme Planning and Delivery Approach
- Formulating the programme plan and delivery roadmap
- Integrating workstreams and projects, including dependency management and sequencing
- Addressing scheduling, resource allocation, and capacity planning
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
- Analyzing stakeholders and developing engagement strategies
- Planning communications and fostering change readiness
- Mitigating resistance and securing sponsor commitment
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management
- Identifying and escalating programme-level risks and issues
- Defining assurance roles, managing internal/external assurance, and preparing for audits
- Developing contingency plans and supporting decision-making
Financials, Benefits Realisation, and Value Management
- Building the business case and implementing financial governance
- Monitoring benefits, measuring outcomes, and calculating ROI
- Exercising cost control, forecasting, and rebaselining practices
Quality, Configuration, and Change Control
- Applying quality management approaches to programmes
- Managing configuration and change control across linked 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, including benefits review, lessons learned, and documentation
- Integrating outcomes into standard business processes
Practical Workshop and Case Study
- Scenario exercise: designing a programme governance model and benefits map
- Group presentations with peer and instructor feedback
- Developing an action plan to apply MSP practices within your organisation
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of project management fundamentals.
- Practical experience within project or programme environments.
- Acknowledgement 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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