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Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and the Programme Mindset
- Distinguishing programmes from projects and understanding the value of programme management
- Core MSP principles and the notion of transformational flow
- Overview of the programme lifecycle: from identification and definition to benefits management
Programme Governance and Organisational Structure
- Defining programme structures, key roles, and responsibilities (including SRO, Programme Manager, and Board)
- Establishing a functional Programme Management Office (PgMO)
- Setting up decision-making processes, reporting lines, and escalation pathways
Vision, Blueprint, and Benefits Management
- Clarifying the vision and defining strategic outcomes
- Designing the programme blueprint and target operating model
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits
Programme Planning and Delivery Strategy
- Developing a comprehensive programme plan and delivery roadmap
- Integrating workstreams and projects, while managing dependencies and sequencing
- Addressing scheduling, resource allocation, and capacity constraints
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Conducting stakeholder analysis and devising engagement strategies
- Planning communications and fostering change readiness
- Mitigating resistance and securing ongoing 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
- Constructing business cases and establishing financial governance
- Monitoring benefits, measuring outcomes, and calculating ROI
- Implementing cost control, forecasting, and rebaselining practices
Quality, Configuration, and Change Control
- Applying quality management approaches specific to programmes
- Managing configuration and change control across multiple projects
- Utilising 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 ongoing business-as-usual processes
Practical Workshop and Case Study Analysis
- Scenario-based exercise: designing a programme governance model and benefits map
- Group presentations with feedback from peers and instructors
- Formulating an action plan to apply MSP practices within participants' organisations
Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of fundamental project management principles
- Hands-on experience operating within or supporting project and programme environments
- Familiarity with the concepts of organisational change
Target Audience
- Current Programme managers and those aspiring to enter the role
- Sponsors, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), and Portfolio managers
- Programme office staff, Change managers, and Delivery leads
21 Hours
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