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Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Programmatic Thinking
- Distinguishing programs from projects and the strategic value of program management
- Core MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow
- Overview of the program lifecycle: identification, definition, and benefit management
Program Governance and Structure
- Program architecture, including roles and responsibilities (SRO, Programme Manager, Board)
- Establishing and utilizing the Programme Management Office (PgMO)
- Defining decision-making processes, reporting structures, and escalation pathways
Vision, Blueprint, and Benefits Management
- Defining the program vision and strategic outcomes
- Crafting the blueprint and target operating model
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits
Program Planning and Execution Strategy
- Developing the program plan and delivery roadmap
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies and sequence
- Scheduling, resource allocation, and capacity planning
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Analyzing stakeholders and developing engagement strategies
- Planning communications and preparing for change readiness
- Addressing resistance and fostering sponsor commitment
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Oversight
- Identifying and escalating program-level risks and issues
- Defining assurance roles, internal/external assurance, and audit preparedness
- Developing contingency plans and decision support mechanisms
Financials, Benefit Realization, and Value Management
- Creating the business case and maintaining financial governance
- Monitoring benefits, measuring outcomes, and calculating ROI
- Controlling costs, forecasting, and rebaselining practices
Quality, Configuration, and Change Control
- Applying quality management approaches at the program level
- Managing configuration and change control across projects
- Utilizing standards, templates, and knowledge management for repeatability
Transition to Business-as-Usual and Program Closure
- Planning for handover, sustainment, and operational acceptance
- Executing closure activities: benefits review, lessons learned, and final documentation
- Integrating results into standard business-as-usual processes
Practical Workshop and Case Study
- 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 participant's organization
Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge of project management
- Practical experience within project or program environments
- Familiarity with concepts of organizational change
Target Audience
- Current and aspiring Programme managers
- Sponsors, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), and portfolio managers
- Programme office personnel, change managers, and delivery leads
21 Hours
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