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Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and the Programme Mindset
- Distinguishing programmes from projects and the inherent value of programme management.
- Exploring MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow.
- An overview of the programme lifecycle: identification, definition, and benefit management.
Programme Governance and Organisational Structure
- Defining programme structures, roles, and duties (SRO, Programme Manager, Board).
- Establishing a 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.
- Crafting the blueprint and target operating model.
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits.
Programme Planning and Delivery Strategy
- Developing the programme plan and delivery roadmap.
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies and sequencing.
- Addressing scheduling, resource allocation, and capacity planning.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Conducting stakeholder analysis and formulating engagement strategies.
- Planning communications and fostering change readiness.
- Mitigating resistance and strengthening sponsor commitment.
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Oversight
- Identifying and escalating programme-level risks and issues.
- Defining assurance roles, managing internal/external assurance, and maintaining audit readiness.
- Preparing contingency plans and supporting decision-making.
Financials, Benefits Realisation, and Value Management
- Developing the business case and establishing financial governance.
- Monitoring benefits, measuring outcomes, and calculating ROI.
- Managing costs, forecasting, and applying rebaseline techniques.
Quality, Configuration, and Change Control
- Applying quality management approaches specifically for programmes.
- Implementing configuration management and change control across projects.
- Utilising standards, templates, and knowledge management to ensure repeatability.
Transition to Business-as-Usual and Programme Closure
- Planning handover, sustainment, and operational acceptance.
- Executing closure activities: benefits review, lessons learned, and documentation.
- Integrating outcomes into standard 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 the instructor.
- Creating an action plan for implementing MSP practices within participants' organisations.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of project management concepts.
- Practical experience in or support for project or programme environments.
- Familiarity with organisational change management principles.
Target Audience
- Current and aspiring Programme Managers.
- Sponsors, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), and Portfolio Managers.
- Programme Office staff, Change Managers, and Delivery Leads.
21 Hours
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