COURSE OBJECTIVE:
After you complete this course you will be able to:
• Understand the principles and structure of MSP®
• Understand the benefits of a structured method in a changing environment
• Explain the MSP® process model
• Understand the MSP® themes
• Create a Programme brief
• Create a Programme organisation structure
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Understand the vision and the blueprint and how they can be applied to the best advantage
• Apply progress control mechanisms
• Appreciate the principles of programme level quality and Risk Management
• Realise the importance of configuration management
• Run MSP® for differing environments
• Apply the theory of MSP® to different programme scenarios
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This course is aimed at Programme Managers, Business Change Managers, Account Managers, Project Managers, Project Directors, Business Strategists and Consultants.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Attendees should meet the following prerequisites:
• Delegates should ideally have experience of managing or working in programmes prior to attending. Knowledge of the PRINCE2® project management method is advantageous but by no means mandatory, but some exposure to a project management method will aid understanding of how the programme works with these projects.
COURSE CONTENT:
MSP® Philosophy and structure:
• What is a programme and how it differs to both business as usual and project work
• Relationship between the MSP® principles, governance themes and the transformational flow
The 7 MSP® Principles:
• Remaining aligned with corporate strategy
• Leading change
• Envisioning and communicating a better future
• Focusing on benefits and threats to them
• Adding Value
• Designing and delivering a coherent capability
• Learning from experience
The 9 MSP® Governance Themes:
• Organisation
• Vision
• Leadership and stakeholder engagement
• Benefits management
• Blueprint design and delivery
• Planning and control
• The Business case
• Risks and issue management
• Quality and assurance management
The 6 MSP® Transformational Flow Processes:
• Identifying a programme
• Defining a programme
• Managing the tranche
• Delivering the capability
• Realising the benefits
• Closing a programme
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