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Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Programme Thinking
- Distinguishing programmes from projects and understanding the added value of programme management
- Exploring MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow
- Overview of the programme lifecycle: identification, definition, and benefits management
Programme Governance and Organisational Structure
- Defining programme structures, roles, and responsibilities (including SRO, Programme Manager, and Board)
- Establishing a Programme Management Office (PgMO)
- Setting up decision-making processes, reporting lines, and escalation pathways
Vision, Blueprint, and Benefits Management
- Clarifying vision and strategic outcomes
- Developing the blueprint and target operating model
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits
Programme Planning and Delivery Strategy
- Formulating programme plans and delivery roadmaps
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies and sequencing
- Considering scheduling, resource allocation, and capacity constraints
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Conducting stakeholder analysis and defining engagement strategies
- Planning communications and fostering change readiness
- Addressing resistance and securing sponsor commitment
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management
- Identifying and escalating programme-level risks and issues
- Defining assurance roles, internal/external assurance, and ensuring audit readiness
- Developing contingency plans and supporting decision-making
Financials, Benefits Realisation, and Value Management
- Developing business cases and overseeing financial governance
- Tracking 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
- Establishing standards, templates, and knowledge management for repeatability
Transition to Business-as-Usual and Programme Closure
- Planning for handover, sustainment, and operational acceptance
- Executing closure activities: benefits review, lessons learned, and documentation
- Integrating outcomes into ongoing business-as-usual processes
Practical Workshop and Case Study
- Scenario exercise: designing a programme governance model and benefits map
- Group presentations with feedback from peers and instructors
- Creating an action plan for implementing MSP practices within the participants’ organisation
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of project management fundamentals
- Hands-on experience working within or supporting project and programme environments
- Familiarity with concepts of organisational change
Target Audience
- Programme managers and those aspiring to step into programme management roles
- Sponsors, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), and portfolio managers
- Programme office personnel, change managers, and delivery leads
21 Hours
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