Course Description
Learn How To:
Increase your effectiveness and efficiency as a program manager in achieving the strategic value of a program
Follow a systematic approach to managing programs
Apply proven tools and techniques to program management
Recognize benefits management as the primary responsibility of the program manager
Use a standard vocabulary for program management
Distinguish between projects, programs and portfolios; and project management, program management and portfolio management
Describe the program life cycle and recognize the value of following this approach
Understand the critical success factors of program management; maintaining alignment with strategy, managing benefits and stakeholders and executing program governance
Program management doesn’t simply entail managing interrelated projects-rather; it’s about managing programs to maximize benefits realization while ensuring that programs (and their components) align with organizational strategy and overall strategic objectives. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned practitioner, this course offers a hands-on approach to program management.
The course contains an integrated case study and walks participants through the life cycle of a typical program, indentifying critical success factors at each step in the process. In addition to the latest insights from the Standard for Program Management, 2nd Edition, this course is packed with practical application tools, techniques and best practices for managing programs. You’ll learn to initiate a program, develop a solid business case, manage stakeholders at all levels, develop a detailed roadmap (including program and governance plans), and define key deliverables and outputs needed for realizing program benefits. You’ll also manage change and program challenges and close out the program effectively.
Agenda
Introduction to Program Management
Relationships and differences between projects, programs and portfolios
Program life cycle
Interdependence between projects and programs
Critical success factors for program management
Pre-program Preparations
Strategic benefits of programs
Organizational mission, vision and values, and how they influence strategy
Align program objectives with organizational objectives
High-level business case
The program manager's role
Program Initiation
Program charter
Stakeholder management plan, including schedule and cost estimates
Plan for program setup
Program Setup
Program architecture
Benefits realization plan
Plan for the remainder of the program
Set up the program infrastructure; including governance tools, PMO, facilities and other processes
Metrics for measuring and controlling the program
Delivery of Program Benefits
Governance structure for monitoring and controlling program components
Factors for project sequencing in order to meet program objectives and realize benefits
Monitor the program
Respond to program changes and execute corrective actions when necessary
Coordinate activities between program components/projects
Manage impact of organizational changes and benefits
Program Closure
Stakeholder communication
Ensure program closure and benefits of realization
Program closure activities
Transition to operations and maintenance
Lessons learned
Comments
Course CPE27Course PDUs22.5Course CEUs2.2