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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Programme Thinking
- Distinguishing between programmes and projects and the value of programme management
- MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow
- Programme lifecycle overview: identification, definition, and benefit management
Programme Governance and Organisation
- Programme structure, roles, and responsibilities (SRO, Programme Manager, Board)
- Establishing a Programme Management Office (PgMO)
- Decision-making processes, reporting lines, and escalation paths
Vision, Blueprint, and Benefits Management
- Defining the vision and strategic outcomes
- Designing the blueprint and target operating model
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits
Programme Planning and Delivery Approach
- Developing the programme plan and delivery roadmap
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies and sequencing
- Scheduling, resource planning, and capacity considerations
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
- Conducting stakeholder analysis and defining engagement strategies
- Planning communications and fostering change readiness
- Addressing resistance and reinforcing sponsor commitment
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management
- Identifying and escalating programme-level risks and issues
- Defining assurance roles, internal/external assurance, and audit readiness
- Contingency planning and decision support
Financials, Benefits Realisation, and Value Management
- Developing business cases and maintaining financial governance
- Tracking benefits, measuring outcomes, and assessing ROI
- Cost control, forecasting, and rebaselining practices
Quality, Configuration, and Change Control
- Approaches to quality management for programmes
- Configuration management and change control across projects
- Using standards, templates, and knowledge management for repeatability
Transition to Business-as-Usual and Programme Closure
- Planning handover, sustainment, and operational acceptance
- Closure activities: benefits review, lessons learned, and documentation
- Integrating outcomes into business-as-usual processes
Practical Workshop and Case Study
- Scenario exercise: Designing a programme governance model and benefits map
- Group presentations with peer and instructor feedback
- Creating an action plan to apply MSP practices within participants’ organisations
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of project management fundamentals
- Practical experience in project or programme environments
- Familiarity with organisational change 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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