Course Outline
Introduction to Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) and Programme Thinking
- Understanding the distinction between a program and a project, and the value of program management for government initiatives
- Overview of MSP principles and the concept of transformational flow in public sector projects
- Programme lifecycle overview: identifying, defining, and managing benefits for government programs
Programme Governance and Organisation for Government
- Programme structure, roles, and responsibilities (Senior Responsible Owner, Programme Manager, Board) in the context of public sector projects
- Establishing a Programme Management Office (PgMO) to support government initiatives
- Decision-making processes, reporting lines, and escalation paths within government programs
Vision, Blueprint, and Benefits Management for Government
- Defining the vision and strategic outcomes for public sector programs
- Designing the blueprint and target operating model to align with government objectives
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits in government projects
Programme Planning and Delivery Approach for Government
- Creating a program plan and delivery roadmap tailored to public sector needs
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies, and sequencing activities in government programs
- Scheduling, resource planning, and capacity considerations for effective government project management
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications for Government
- Conducting stakeholder analysis and developing engagement strategies for public sector initiatives
- Planning communications and change readiness activities to support government programs
- Managing resistance and building sponsor commitment within the public sector
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management for Government
- Identifying and escalating programme-level risks and issues in government projects
- Defining assurance roles, internal/external assurance processes, and audit readiness for public sector programs
- Developing contingency plans and providing decision support in government initiatives
Financials, Benefits Realisation, and Value Management for Government
- Business case development and financial governance for government programs
- Tracking benefits, measuring outcomes, and calculating return on investment (ROI) in public sector projects
- Implementing cost control, forecasting, and rebaseline practices to ensure fiscal responsibility in government initiatives
Quality, Configuration, and Change Control for Government
- Applying quality management approaches to public sector programs
- Managing configuration and change control across projects within the government context
- Establishing standards, templates, and knowledge management practices to ensure repeatability in government initiatives
Transition to Business-as-Usual and Programme Closure for Government
- Planning for handover, sustainment, and operational acceptance in public sector programs
- Conducting closure activities: benefits review, lessons learned, and documentation for government projects
- Embedding outcomes into business-as-usual processes to ensure long-term success in government initiatives
Practical Workshop and Case Study for Government
- Scenario exercise: design a program governance model and benefits map for a public sector project
- Group presentations and peer/instructor feedback to enhance understanding of MSP practices in the government context
- Developing an action plan for applying MSP practices in participants’ government organizations
Summary and Next Steps for Government
Requirements
- A comprehensive understanding of project management fundamentals for government
- Experience working in or supporting project or program environments within public sector organizations
- Familiarity with organizational change concepts and their application in the public sector
Audience
- Program managers and individuals aspiring to become program managers for government
- Sponsors, senior responsible owners (SROs), and portfolio managers in public sector roles
- Program office staff, change managers, and delivery leads within government agencies
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As it is lot of content I really liked the working exercises