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Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Programme Thinking
- Distinguishing programmes from projects and understanding the added value of programme management
- Core MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow
- Overview of the programme lifecycle: from identification to definition and benefit management
Programme Governance and Organisation
- Defining programme structures, roles, and responsibilities (including SRO, Programme Manager, and the Board)
- Establishing and structuring the Programme Management Office (PgMO)
- Frameworks for decision-making, reporting lines, and escalation paths
Vision, Blueprint and Benefits Management
- Defining the strategic vision and desired outcomes
- Designing the programme 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, including dependency and sequence management
- Scheduling, resource planning, and capacity analysis
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
- Stakeholder analysis and development of engagement strategies
- Planning communications and fostering change readiness
- Mitigating resistance and strengthening sponsor commitment
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management
- 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
Financials, Benefits Realisation and Value Management
- Constructing the business case and implementing financial governance
- Monitoring benefits, measuring outcomes, and calculating ROI
- Managing costs, forecasting, and re-baselining practices
Quality, Configuration and Change Control
- Approaches to quality management within programmes
- Configuration management and cross-project change control
- Utilising standards, templates, and knowledge management to ensure repeatability
Transition to Business-as-Usual and Programme Closure
- Planning for handover, long-term sustainment, and operational acceptance
- Executing closure activities: benefits review, lessons learned, and final 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 feedback from peers and instructors
- Developing an action plan to apply MSP practices within your organisation
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid grasp of project management fundamentals
- Professional experience within project or programme environments
- Familiarity with organisational change management concepts
Target Audience
- Programme managers and those aspiring to advance into programme leadership
- Sponsors, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), and portfolio managers
- Programme office personnel, change managers, and delivery leads
21 Hours
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