Course Outline

Objectives

To gain an overall understanding of programme management
Discuss the benefits of and requirements for adopting programme management

Content

Overview of programme management
Exploring the links between strategic change and programme management
Differences between programme management and project management
Key benefits of the programme management approach
An overview of the life of a programme
Overview of the organisation structure and the key responsibilities for each programme role
Key considerations for adopting a programme management approach

Overview

Increasingly, projects form part of an overall change programme. These change programmes are the vehicles that deliver an organisations strategic direction. The ability to break the change programme into clearly defined individual projects, with well understood interdependencies is a highly sought after skill.

Programme management is a framework for implementing strategic change and new initiatives by identifying and managing multiple projects in a structured way.

Programme management relies on strong project management, but concentrates on the benefits that these projects will ultimately deliver.

It identifies mechanisms for prioritising projects by balancing quick wins against long-term deliverables so that the organisation can retain focus and motivation over the longer term.