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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Programme Thinking
- Distinguishing between a program and a project, and understanding the added value of program management
- Exploring MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow
- An overview of the programme lifecycle: from identification to definition and benefits management
Programme Governance and Organisation
- Structuring the programme, including roles and responsibilities for the SRO, Programme Manager, and Board
- Establishing a functional Programme Management Office (PgMO)
- Defining decision-making processes, reporting lines, and escalation pathways
Vision, Blueprint and Benefits Management
- Defining the strategic vision and desired outcomes
- Designing the programme blueprint and the target operating model
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits throughout the lifecycle
Programme Planning and Delivery Approach
- Developing a comprehensive program plan and delivery roadmap
- Integrating workstreams and projects, while managing dependencies and sequencing
- Considering scheduling, resource allocation, and capacity planning
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
- Conducting stakeholder analysis and developing effective engagement strategies
- Planning communications and fostering change readiness
- Addressing resistance and strengthening sponsor commitment
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management
- Identifying and escalating programme-level risks and issues
- Defining assurance roles, managing internal/external assurance, and maintaining audit readiness
- Developing contingency plans and providing decision support
Financials, Benefits Realisation and Value Management
- Developing the business case and implementing financial governance
- Monitoring benefits, measuring outcomes, and evaluating ROI
- Managing cost controls, forecasting, and rebaseline processes
Quality, Configuration and Change Control
- Applying quality management approaches specific to programs
- Implementing configuration management and change control across linked 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, including benefits review, lessons learned, and documentation
- Integrating outcomes into standard 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
- Creating an action plan to apply MSP practices within the participants’ organization
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental project management concepts
- Practical experience operating within or supporting project or program environments
- Familiarity with the principles of organizational change
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)
Understanding that in project management is more about tailoring and assessing each situation than just deciding what to do next.
