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Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Programme Mindset
- Distinguishing between programmes and projects and the added value of programme management.
- Core MSP principles and the notion of transformational flow.
- Overview of the programme lifecycle: identification, definition, and benefit management.
Programme Governance & Organization
- Programme structure, key roles, and responsibilities (including SRO, Programme Manager, and Board).
- Establishing a Programme Management Office (PgMO).
- Defining decision-making processes, reporting lines, and escalation paths.
Vision, Blueprint & Benefits Management
- Defining the vision and desired strategic outcomes.
- Designing the blueprint and target operating model.
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits.
Programme Planning & Delivery Strategy
- Developing the programme plan and delivery roadmap.
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies and sequencing.
- Scheduling, resource allocation, and capacity planning.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Conducting stakeholder analysis and defining engagement strategies.
- Planning communications and fostering change readiness.
- Addressing resistance and securing sponsor commitment.
Risk, Issue & Assurance Management
- Identifying and escalating programme-level risks and issues.
- Defining assurance roles, internal/external assurance, and audit readiness.
- Developing contingency plans and decision support mechanisms.
Financials, Benefits Realization & Value Management
- Developing the business case and financial governance controls.
- Monitoring benefits, measuring outcomes, and calculating ROI.
- Implementing cost control, forecasting, and rebaselining practices.
Quality, Configuration & Change Control
- Applying quality management approaches specific to programmes.
- Managing configuration and change control across projects.
- Utilizing standards, templates, and knowledge management to ensure repeatability.
Transition to Business-as-Usual & Programme Closure
- Planning for handover, sustainment, and operational acceptance.
- Executing closure activities: benefits review, lessons learned, and documentation.
- Embedding outcomes into business-as-usual processes.
Practical Workshop & Case Study
- Scenario-based exercise: Designing a programme governance model and benefits map.
- Group presentations with feedback from peers and instructors.
- Creating an action plan to apply MSP practices within participants' organizations.
Summary & Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of project management fundamentals.
- Hands-on experience in or support for project and programme environments.
- Familiarity with concepts related to organizational change.
Target Audience
- Current Programme Managers and those aspiring to the role.
- Sponsors, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), and Portfolio Managers.
- Programme Office staff, Change Managers, and Delivery Leads.
21 Hours
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