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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Programme Mindset
- Distinguishing between programmes and projects, and understanding the value of programme management
- Core MSP principles and the notion of transformational flow
- Overview of the programme lifecycle: identification, definition, and benefits management
Programme Governance and Structure
- Defining programme structure, roles, and responsibilities (SRO, Programme Manager, Board)
- Setting up a Programme Management Office (PgMO)
- Establishing decision-making processes, reporting lines, and escalation pathways
Vision, Blueprint, and Benefits Management
- Defining the strategic vision and desired outcomes
- Designing the blueprint and target operating model
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits
Programme Planning and Delivery Strategies
- Developing a comprehensive programme plan and delivery roadmap
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies, and sequencing activities
- Scheduling, resource allocation, and capacity planning considerations
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Analyzing stakeholders and formulating engagement strategies
- Planning communications and preparing for 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 maintaining audit readiness
- Developing contingency plans and decision support mechanisms
Financials, Benefits Realization, and Value Management
- Creating business cases and establishing financial governance
- Monitoring benefits, measuring outcomes, and calculating ROI
- Cost control, forecasting, and rebaselining practices
Quality, Configuration, and Change Control
- Applying quality management approaches to programmes
- Managing configuration and change control across multiple projects
- Utilizing 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: benefits review, lessons learned, and documentation
- Integrating outcomes into standard business 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 to apply MSP practices within participants’ organizations
Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of project management fundamentals
- Practical experience operating within or supporting project or programme environments
- Familiarity with concepts related to organizational change
Target Audience
- Programme managers and those aspiring to the role
- Sponsors, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), and portfolio managers
- Programme office staff, change managers, and delivery leads
Testimonials (1)
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