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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Foundations of MSP and Programme Strategy
- Distinguishing between programmes and projects; understanding the added value of programme management
- Core MSP principles and the philosophy of transformational flow
- Overview of the programme lifecycle: from identification and definition to benefit management
Programme Governance and Structural Design
- Defining programme architecture, key roles (SRO, Programme Manager, Board), and accountability
- Establishing an effective Programme Management Office (PgMO)
- Structuring decision-making processes, reporting hierarchies, and escalation procedures
Strategic Vision, Blueprinting, and Benefit Management
- Articulating the vision and desired strategic outcomes
- Designing the delivery blueprint and target operating model
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits throughout the lifecycle
Strategic Planning and Execution Framework
- Developing a comprehensive programme plan and delivery roadmap
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies and sequencing
- Addressing scheduling, resource allocation, and capacity planning
Stakeholder Dynamics and Communication
- Conducting stakeholder analysis and crafting engagement strategies
- Planning communications and preparing for change readiness
- Mitigating resistance and securing sustained sponsor commitment
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Oversight
- Identifying and escalating programme-level risks and issues
- Defining assurance roles, managing internal/external assurance, and preparing for audits
- Developing contingency plans and decision-support mechanisms
Financial Stewardship, Benefit Realisation, and Value
- Developing the business case and implementing financial governance
- Monitoring benefits, measuring outcomes, and calculating ROI
- Managing costs, forecasting, and rebaselining practices
Quality Assurance, Configuration, and Change Control
- Applying quality management approaches specific to programmes
- Managing configuration and change control across all projects
- Utilising standards, templates, and knowledge management to ensure consistency
Transition to Operations and Programme Closure
- Planning for handover, sustainability, and operational acceptance
- Executing closure activities: benefit review, lessons learned, and documentation
- Embedding outcomes into business-as-usual processes
Applied Workshop and Case Analysis
- Scenario-based exercise: Designing a governance model and benefit map
- Group presentations with constructive peer and instructor feedback
- Creating an action plan to implement MSP practices within your organisation
Recap and Future Directions
Requirements
- A solid grasp of foundational project management concepts
- Hands-on experience within project or programme environments
- Exposure to organisational change management principles
Target Professionals
- Active and aspiring Programme Managers
- Sponsors, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), and Portfolio Managers
- PMO staff, Change Managers, and Delivery Leads
Testimonials (1)
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