This course introduces the use of Programme Management Techniques to ensure that groups of projects that share a common benefit can be managed effectively. The effective management of programme interdependencies, programme-level risks and programme resourcing are explored and the benefits reviewed. The course follows best practice Programme Management as specified by the Office of Government and Commerce (OGC), International Project Management Association (IPMA) and the Project Management Institute (PMI).
The course can also introduce delegates to the use of Portfolio Management to ensure that project investments are well-balanced in terms of size, risk and projected payoff, and that they are aligned to business objectives. The course addresses the use of portfolio management to view each initiative in terms of risk and payoff to the business and then prioritise them accordingly. The course covers the best practice five steps of portfolio management as specified by the OGC and also considers Portfolio Management references from IPMA associations and from the PMI.
To ensure the course is highly relevant, it is usually delivered ‘in-house’, allowing the case studies and simulations to be directly relevant to participants. The course can also be delivered as a workshop to ensure that all the issues are discussed and appropriate action plans facilitated for effectively implementing best practice within an organisation.
target audience
This course is usually delivered to a senior management team, or a team with an interest in applying programme and/or Portfolio Management techniques. It will also be of interest to those keen to ensure their own skills are kept up to date.
overview
The course is based on best practice content from leading programme and management practitioners. It provides an opportunity to see and practice methods of directly linking project delivery to an organisation’s strategic objectives. Using case studies, simulation programmes and portfolio techniques they are broken down into logical tools that can be effectively implemented.
objectives
To understand the benefits of Programme and Portfolio Management techniques in a project environment
To learn how to apply the 5 step approach to Portfolio Management to bring business benefits
To learn how to apply Programme Management tools and techniques to manage projects that share a common benefit
To challenge the conventional approach to projects by also utilising programme and portfolio management techniques
To identify when and how Programme or Portfolio Management should be applied
To identify the corporate governance issues surrounding a Portfolio
To consider the implications of introducing Programme and/or Portfolio Management
This course is delivered as an 'in-house' programme. To find out more information or to schedule a course for your organisation please contact the 20|20 Business Support Team on 01382 730880.
