Course Outline
Introduction to Management of Successful Programmes (MSP) and Programme Thinking
- Understanding the difference between a program and a project, and the significance of program management for government operations
- Key principles of MSP and the concept of transformational flow in governmental programs
- Overview of the programme lifecycle: identification, definition, and benefit management for government initiatives
Programme Governance and Organisation
- Structure, roles, and responsibilities within a programme, including Senior Responsible Owner (SRO), Programme Manager, and Board members for government programmes
- Establishing a Programme Management Office (PgMO) to support governmental initiatives
- Decision-making processes, reporting lines, and escalation paths in government programme management
Vision, Blueprint, and Benefits Management
- Defining the vision and strategic outcomes for government programmes
- Designing the blueprint and target operating model to align with governmental goals
- Identifying, mapping, measuring, and tracking benefits in government initiatives
Programme Planning and Delivery Approach
- Creating a comprehensive programme plan and delivery roadmap for government projects
- Integrating workstreams and projects, managing dependencies, and sequencing activities for effective government programme execution
- Scheduling, resource planning, and capacity management in governmental programmes
Stakeholder Engagement and Communications
- Conducting stakeholder analysis and developing engagement strategies for government programmes
- Planning communications and implementing change readiness activities in government initiatives
- Managing resistance and fostering sponsor commitment in governmental programmes
Risk, Issue, and Assurance Management
- Identifying, escalating, and managing programme-level risks and issues for government projects
- Defining assurance roles, conducting internal and external assurance, and ensuring audit readiness in governmental programmes
- Developing contingency plans and providing decision support for government initiatives
Financials, Benefits Realisation, and Value Management
- Developing business cases and implementing financial governance for government programmes
- Tracking benefits, measuring outcomes, and calculating return on investment (ROI) in governmental initiatives
- Controlling costs, forecasting expenses, and rebaselining practices for government projects
Quality, Configuration, and Change Control
- Applying quality management approaches to government programmes
- Managing configuration and change control across governmental projects
- Establishing standards, templates, and knowledge management practices for repeatability in government initiatives
Transition to Business-as-Usual and Programme Closure
- Planning the handover, sustainment, and operational acceptance of government programmes
- Conducting closure activities, including benefits review, lessons learned, and documentation for government initiatives
- Embedding programme outcomes into business-as-usual processes in governmental operations
Practical Workshop and Case Study
- Scenario exercise: designing a programme governance model and benefits map for government programmes
- Group presentations and receiving peer and instructor feedback on government-related projects
- Developing an action plan for applying MSP practices in participants' governmental organizations
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of project management fundamentals for government
- Experience working in or supporting project or program environments
- Familiarity with organizational change concepts
Audience
- Program managers and individuals aspiring to become program managers
- Sponsors, senior responsible owners (SROs), and portfolio managers
- Program office staff, change managers, and delivery leads
Testimonials (4)
Really enjoyed the exercises and putting agile principles into practice
Cahlum Richardson - Essex County Council
Course - Certified Digital & Agile in Government™ (CDAG™) Foundation
The tool, the trainer’s expertise, and the option to conduct the session remotely
Marina Dos Santos - Olisipo
Course - JIRA for Beginners
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.