Course Outline
Introduction to MSP and Programme Thinking
- What is a program vs a project and the value of program management
- MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow
- Programme lifecycle overview: identifying, defining, managing benefits
Programme Governance and Organisation
- Programme structure, roles, and responsibilities (SRO, Programme Manager, Board)
- Establishing a Programme Management Office (PgMO)
- Decision-making, reporting lines, and escalation paths
Vision, Blueprint and Benefits Management
- Defining vision and strategic outcomes
- Designing the blueprint and target operating model
- Benefits identification, mapping, measurement, and tracking
Programme Planning and Delivery Approach
- Creating a program plan and delivery roadmap
- Workstream and project integration, dependencies, and sequencing
- Scheduling, resource planning, and capacity considerations
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
- Stakeholder analysis and engagement strategies
- Communication planning and change readiness activities
- Managing resistance and building sponsor commitment
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management
- Programme-level risk and issue identification and escalation
- 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, outcomes measurement and ROI
- Cost control, forecasting, and rebaseline practices
Quality, Configuration and Change Control
- Quality management approaches for programs
- 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
- Embedding outcomes into business-as-usual processes
Practical Workshop and Case Study
- Scenario exercise: design a program governance model and benefits map
- Group presentations and peer/instructor feedback
- Action plan for applying MSP practices in the participants’ organisation
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of project management fundamentals
- Experience working in or supporting project or program environments
- Familiarity with organisational change concepts
Audience
- Programme managers and aspiring program managers
- Sponsors, senior responsible owners (SROs), and portfolio managers
- Programme office staff, change managers, and delivery leads
Testimonials (4)
The framework of BA
Puguh - PT PLN INDONESIA POWER
Course - PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PBA) Certification Preparation
Good atmosphere, good group vibe and trainers passion.
Miriam - metafinanz Informationssysteme GmbH
Course - PMP - Exam Preparation Training Course
Jim's real life experience was evident and the fact that he is still working with teams keeps him current with the problems encountered. The activities were interesting and we appreciated the frequency of breaks. Delivery of the course was confident and good humoured too.
Leanne - Welsh Revenue Authority
Course - Professional Scrum Master I | PSM I (accredited training course with Scrum.org exam and certification)
I liked the break outs and the chance to work with my peers taking the course. I also liked the small group we had although I understand this is not the norm