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Course Outline
Fundamentals of MSP and Programmatic Thinking
- Distinguishing between programs and projects and understanding the added value of program management
- Core MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow
- Overview of the program lifecycle: identification, definition, and benefits management
Program Governance and Organizational Design
- Defining program structures, roles, and responsibilities (including SRO, Program Manager, and Board)
- Setting up a Program Management Office (PgMO)
- Establishing decision-making processes, reporting hierarchies, and escalation protocols
Vision, Blueprinting, and Benefits Governance
- Articulating the program vision and strategic goals
- Developing the program blueprint and target operating model
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits
Program Planning and Execution Strategies
- Formulating the program plan and delivery roadmap
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies and sequencing
- Addressing scheduling, resource allocation, and capacity planning
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Conducting stakeholder analysis and developing engagement strategies
- Planning communications and fostering change readiness
- Mitigating resistance and strengthening sponsor commitment
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management
- Identifying and escalating program-level risks and issues
- Defining assurance roles, internal and external assurance processes, and audit preparedness
- Developing contingency plans and decision support mechanisms
Financial Management, Benefits Realization, and Value Optimization
- Building the business case and implementing financial governance
- Monitoring benefits, measuring outcomes, and assessing ROI
- Managing costs, forecasting, and rebaselining practices
Quality, Configuration, and Change Control
- Applying quality management approaches tailored to programs
- Managing configuration and change control across multiple projects
- Utilizing standards, templates, and knowledge management for repeatability
Transition to Business-as-Usual and Program Closure
- Planning for handover, sustainability, and operational acceptance
- Executing closure tasks: benefits review, lessons learned, and documentation
- Integrating program outcomes into standard business operations
Applied Workshop and Case Study
- Practical exercise: designing a program governance model and benefits map
- Group presentations with feedback from peers and instructors
- Creating an action plan to implement MSP practices within your organization
Recap and Future Directions
Requirements
- Solid grasp of project management fundamentals
- Hands-on experience in or support of project and program environments
- Basic understanding of organizational change principles
Intended Participants
- Program managers and those aiming to advance into program roles
- Sponsors, Senior Responsible Owners (SROs), and portfolio managers
- PMO staff, change agents, and delivery leaders
21 Hours
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