Programme management is the coordinated organisation and implementation of a portfolio of projects and activities that help your business achieve its strategic objectives. Good programme management is the key to managing transformational change and, in today's business environment, the organisations that can transform themselves are more likely to succeed. Managing Successful Programmes For Dummies is your plain-English guide to implementing and using the proven MSP method. It provides a structured framework that helps you coordinate your projects and achieve your goals. The book takes you through every step of programme management and inside you'll find: What's involved in a programme - and how it differs from a project! An overview of the structure of MSP Full explanations of MSP principles, governance themes and transformational flow Planning and making a business case for your programme The key roles and responsibilities in programme management The lifecycle of a programme - from conception to delivery Quality and risk management in your programme Working with stakeholders All about the MSP Qualifications
Learn to:
- Apply this proven method for managing successful programmes
- Manage a collection of projects and achieve transformational change in your organization
- Plan and get approval for your programme
- Manage risk and change throughout the lifecycle of your programme
Build successful programmes with this practical guide to implementing the MSP approach
Are you ready to lead your organization’s transformation? Programme management is a rigorous business, but the MSP method provides a structured framework to lead the way. This resource is your plain-English guide to implementing and using the proven MSP method. The book takes you through every step in the process to get you started today!
- Introducing programme management — understand the difference between programmes and projects, what’s involved in a programme, and much more
- Horses for courses — plan accordingly for the type of programme you’re running
- Jump in — discover the process of creating a vision, building a blueprint, honing the details, and more
- Manage multiple projects — find out how to organize your programme, conduct planning, manage risk, control progress, manage quality, and more
- Be a leader — discover the traits of programme leaders, find out how to engage with stakeholders, and dive into benefits management
- Step by step — get the details on tranche management, delivering strategic benefits, and closing a programme
Open the book and find:
- An overview of the structure of MSP
- Full explanations of MSP principles
- Key roles and responsibilities in programme management
- Tips on working and communicating with stakeholders
- Information on documenting business cases
- Details on quality and risk management
- An overview of the programme lifecycle
- Tips on benefits modelling and measuring