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Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Programme Thinking
- Distinguishing programmes from projects and the value of programme management
- Core MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow
- Overview of the programme lifecycle: identification, definition, and benefits management
Programme Governance and Organisation
- Programme structure, key 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
- Defining the vision and strategic outcomes
- Designing the blueprint and target operating model
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits
Programme Planning and Delivery Approach
- Developing the programme plan and delivery roadmap
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies, and sequencing activities
- Scheduling, resource planning, and capacity considerations
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
- Stakeholder analysis and engagement strategies
- Communication planning and change readiness activities
- Managing resistance and fostering sponsor commitment
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management
- Identifying and escalating programme-level risks and issues
- Defining assurance roles, internal/external assurance, and audit readiness
- Contingency planning and decision support
Financials, Benefits Realisation and Value Management
- Business case development and financial governance
- Tracking benefits, measuring outcomes, and evaluating ROI
- Cost control, forecasting, and rebaseline practices
Quality, Configuration and Change Control
- Quality management approaches tailored for programmes
- Configuration management and change control across projects
- Standards, templates, and knowledge management for repeatability
Transition to Business-as-Usual and Programme Closure
- Planning for handover, sustainment, and operational acceptance
- Closure activities: benefits review, lessons learned, and documentation
- Integrating outcomes into business-as-usual processes
Practical Workshop and Case Study
- Scenario exercise: designing a programme governance model and benefits map
- Group presentations with peer and instructor feedback
- Action plan for applying MSP practices within participants' organisations
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of project management principles
- Prior experience working within or supporting project or programme environments
- Familiarity with the concepts of organisational change
Target Audience
- Programme managers and those aspiring to become programme managers
- Sponsors, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), and portfolio managers
- Programme office staff, change managers, and delivery leads
21 Hours
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