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Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Programme Thinking
- Distinguishing between programmes and projects and recognising the value of programme management
- Exploring MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow
- Overview of the programme lifecycle: identification, definition, and benefits management
Programme Governance and Organisation
- Defining programme structure, roles, and responsibilities (including SRO, Programme Manager, and Board)
- Establishing an effective Programme Management Office (PgMO)
- Setting up decision-making frameworks, 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 a comprehensive programme plan and delivery roadmap
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies and sequencing
- Considering scheduling, resource planning, and capacity needs
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
- Conducting stakeholder analysis and developing engagement strategies
- Planning communications and change readiness activities
- Managing resistance and securing sponsor commitment
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management
- Identifying and escalating programme-level risks and issues
- Defining assurance roles, internal/external assurance, and maintaining audit readiness
- Implementing contingency planning and decision support mechanisms
Financials, Benefits Realisation, and Value Management
- Developing the business case and establishing financial governance
- Tracking benefits, measuring outcomes, and calculating ROI
- Managing cost control, forecasting, and rebaselining
Quality, Configuration, and Change Control
- Applying quality management approaches to programmes
- Managing configuration and change control across projects
- Utilising standards, templates, and knowledge management for 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 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
- Creating an action plan for applying MSP practices within the participants' organisation
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid understanding of project management fundamentals
- Practical experience working within or supporting project or programme environments
- Familiarity with organisational change concepts
Target Audience
- Programme managers and aspiring programme managers
- Sponsors, senior responsible owners (SROs), and portfolio managers
- Programme office staff, change managers, and delivery leads
Testimonials (1)
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