Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Programme Thinking
- Distinguishing between programmes and projects and understanding the value of programme management.
- Core MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow.
- Overview of the programme lifecycle: identification, definition, and benefit management.
Programme Governance and Organisation
- Defining programme structure, roles, and responsibilities (SRO, Programme Manager, Board).
- Establishing a Programme Management Office (PgMO).
- Defining decision-making processes, reporting lines, and escalation paths.
Vision, Blueprint and Benefits Management
- Articulating the vision and desired strategic outcomes.
- Designing the blueprint and target operating model.
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits.
Programme Planning and Delivery Approach
- Developing a comprehensive programme plan and delivery roadmap.
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies and sequencing.
- Addressing scheduling, resource planning, and capacity constraints.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
- Conducting stakeholder analysis and formulating engagement strategies.
- Planning communications and activities to ensure change readiness.
- Managing resistance and fostering sponsor commitment.
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management
- Identifying and escalating programme-level risks and issues.
- Defining assurance roles, internal and external assurance, and audit readiness.
- Developing contingency plans and decision support mechanisms.
Financials, Benefits Realisation and Value Management
- Constructing business cases and establishing financial governance.
- Tracking benefits, measuring outcomes, and assessing ROI.
- Implementing 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.
- Utilising 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.
- Embedding 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 instructors.
- Formulating an action plan to apply MSP practices within the participant’s organisation.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of project management fundamentals.
- Practical experience within project or programme environments.
- Knowledge of 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.
Custom Corporate Training
Training solutions designed exclusively for businesses.
- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 3900 € + VAT*
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