Description

ABOUT THE COURSE

A programme is made up of a number of projects identified by an organisation that will deliver a defined objective, or set of objectives, for the organisation. A programme can only succeed if the projects within the programme are completed, therefore, without programme management, the projects would be uncoordinated and not integrated into a final goal.

Programme management is becoming an increasingly important aspect of managing changes within business - whether it internal, such as increasing the range of products, or external, such as implementing new government policy. Programme management is a structured way of handling change proactively and provides a framework for handling complexity and risk.

MSP defines programme management as, “the action of carrying out the co-ordinated organisation, direction, and implementation of a dossier of projects and transformational activities (i.e. the programme) to achieve outcomes and realise benefits of strategic importance to the business.”

MSP programme management is designed for any organisation or individual that needs a controlled approach to managing programmes, and is intended for senior managers, project managers, programme office staff, and project and programme management consultants.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify the seven MSP principles and how they can be synchronically applied in bringing about successful programmes
2. Mention the definition, roles, responsibilities and resources in programme management.
3. Recapitulate what it takes to have successful project implantation.
4. Enumerate what constitute MSP programme management and how it can be used as a management tool for bringing together people, activities and information to achieve end goal
5. List at least three points why programme management is necessary to translate strategic vision across the enterprise to deliver outcomes that often impact or change organizational processes 
6. List the similarities and differences between programme management office
7. List the 14 similarities between programme and project
8. Attempt and pass two evaluations to obtain programme management professional (PMP) certification
9. Use programme Management to set goals and measure success
10. List programme best practices, and programme management software.
11. List  ways to make programme deliver on time, on target and on budget
12. Identify and know how to use the six programme management tools and be successful
13. Understand what to do in MSP practitioner pre-course work
14. List major challenges on programmes and how to overcome them.
15. Understand that programmes are “deliberate”, “change”, ” emergent” (or unplanned) change often triggered by external and internal factors
16. Appreciate that through programme management is a rewarding endeavor, there are challenges to be surmounted
17. Identify the seven principles in MSP in determining which management approach is appropriate
18. Identify  quick tips to becoming a better programme manager
19. Identify  benefits of managing successful programmes

COURSE CONTENT

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES AN OVERVIEW

• Project Definition / Planning
• Project Failures / Successes
• Key Functional Areas of Project Management
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT: DEFINITION, ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESOURCES

• Differences between programme management (managers) and project management (managers)
• Programme Management strategies and processes
• Managing Risks and taking corrective measures to resolve issues

UNDERSTANDING MSP PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

• History of MSP programme management
• Definition / Arms of MSP Programme Management
• What MSP Programme management can do for a business

UNDERSTANDING PROGRAMME AND PROJECTS

• The defining standards; PML, OGC Standards and standardization
• The four dimensions of programmes / projects
• Key differences between projects and programmes
• Differences between managing projects and programmes
• Setting and managing senior management’s expectations
• Value management / programme management and the programme management professional qualification framework.

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT: The Key to strategic Extension

• Programme management in today’s enterprise
• Programme Management: extension strategy not projects

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT QUESTIONS

• Different between a project management office and programme management office
• Definition and functions of programme management office and project management office

SIMILARITIES BETWEEN PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS

• 14 similarities between programmes and projects

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PgMP)

Process: Overview

• Timeline of the PgMP Certification Process
• PgMP Eligibility Requirement
• Completing the on-Line Application
• Recording Your Experience on the Application
• PMI Audit Process
• Examination Administration

THE ROLE OF THE PROGRAMME MANAGER

• Programme Manager Priorities
• Managing Cost and Budgets of Programmes
• The Elements and Stages of Successful Programme Management
• Examples of Programme Management and Types of Projects
  • Technical Organization Scenario
  • Non-IT Organization Scenario

• Using programme management to set goals and measure success.
• Programme Management best practices
• The current and future landscape
• Programme management software

GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

• 12 ways to make your programme deliver on time, on target and on budget.
• A case study: Turning failure into success.
• A case study: Sophisticated programme management keeps system development on track.
• A case study: Formulated programme management discipline improves efficiency.

BEST PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT TOOLS FOR MANAGERS

• Key factors for programme management
• 6 tools that help manage programmes successfully: Dash board, Gantt chart, Task management, Reporting, Timesheets, Planning

MANAGING SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMMES(MSP) PRACTITIONER PRE-COURSE WORK

• Definitions of concepts
• Principles, Governance Themes and the Transformation flow.
• MSP Principles
• Envisioning and Communicating a better future.
• Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement
• Quality and Assurance management
• Answer to MSP general knowledge questions

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT FOR OWNER TERMS: A Practical Guide on What To Do

• Programme management model
• The role of Programme manager
• Major challenge on programmes
• Ensuring focus on businesss objectives
• Ensuring effective programme Governance

A LEARNING LOOP FOR SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

• Change and change management
• Programme management: Performing and learning loop
• Acceptability and sustainability

10 THINGS EVERY NEW PROGRAMME MANAGER SHOULD KNOW

• Programme management as a rewarding and well paid carrier job.
• 10 things to know before starting a programme management role

GUILDLINES FOR PROGRAMME AND PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

• Treating an initiative as a programme
• Seven principles of MSP to determine which management approach is appropriate
• The importance of benefit management in programmes
• Benefit profit
• Available programme management support
• Business change management

14 QUICK TIPS TO BECOMING A BETTER PROGRAMME MANAGER

• How to become a better programme manager .
• 14 favorite tips to becoming a better programme manager.

BENEFITS OF MANAGING SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMMES

• Benefits of MSP
• How they work