Programme Management

Introduction

There can be confusion between a project and a programme. Generally, the latter will be bigger, longer, more valuable, more risky/uncertain, more strategic, more outcome based whereas a project will focus on delivering a well-scoped output. Programme Managers need a different skills set from a Project Manager and without a framework of how to proceed, the chances of failure are greatly increased.

This workshop is based on Managing Successful Programmes MSP™ and is aimed at Programme Managers and anyone else with an interest in programmes.

Aim
To be able to use a simple process model and set of templates to make a successful outcome to the programme more likely.

Objectives

By the end of the programme, delegates will be able to:
• Use a simple process model to schedule key activities in the correct sequence
• Understand the key control points, the decisions required and what must be prepared for prior to the decision being made
• Create a programme management team
• Write a Business Case and manage benefits realisation
• Create a Vision Statement and Blueprint
• Engage effectively with stakeholders
• Create effective plans and controls
• Manage risk successfully
• Use templates to create key programme documents

Content 

The workshop is facilitated by an experienced programme management trainer in an interactive style. There will be formal input with plenty of opportunity to discuss the method and its application in real projects with exercises based around a scenario. Delegates will experience a whole project from start up to closure.

Duration

3 to 5 days depending on the experience of the delegates. 


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