Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Programme Thinking
- Distinguishing between a program and a project, and understanding the added value of program management
- Exploring MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow
- An overview of the programme lifecycle: from identification and definition to managing benefits
Programme Governance and Organisation
- Defining programme structure, roles, and responsibilities (including SRO, Programme Manager, and Board)
- Setting up a Programme Management Office (PgMO)
- Clarifying decision-making processes, reporting lines, and escalation paths
Vision, Blueprint and Benefits Management
- Defining the vision and strategic objectives
- Designing the blueprint and the target operating model
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits
Programme Planning and Delivery Approach
- Developing a comprehensive program plan and delivery roadmap
- Integrating workstreams and projects, while managing dependencies and sequencing
- Addressing scheduling, resource planning, and capacity constraints
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
- Conducting stakeholder analysis and developing engagement strategies
- Planning communications and fostering change readiness
- Managing resistance and securing ongoing sponsor commitment
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management
- Identifying and escalating programme-level risks and issues
- Defining assurance roles, managing internal and external assurance, and preparing for audits
- Implementing contingency planning and decision support mechanisms
Financials, Benefits Realisation and Value Management
- Developing the business case and establishing financial governance
- Monitoring benefits, measuring outcomes, and evaluating ROI
- Controlling costs, forecasting, and rebaselining as needed
Quality, Configuration and Change Control
- Applying quality management approaches specific to programs
- Managing configuration and change control across integrated 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, capturing lessons learned, and finalising documentation
- Embedding the achieved outcomes into standard business-as-usual processes
Practical Workshop and Case Study
- Scenario exercise: designing a program governance model and benefits map
- Group presentations with feedback from peers and the instructor
- Creating an action plan to apply 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 or program environments
- Knowledge of organisational change concepts
Target Audience
- Current Programme managers and those aspiring to move into program leadership roles
- 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 4800 € + VAT*
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