Duration
| Preparation | 5 Minutes |
| Elaboration: | 25 Minutes |
| Presentation and evaluation: | 15 Minutes |
Context
In groups, select a real life example
Imagine you have been assigned as potential Programme manager to assist the Board in realizing a strategic objective using MSP.
How will the programme formulate a clear image of the measurable advantages which it will have to deliver? (both financial and non-financial)
Task
• In small groups come up with benefits and KPI’s/measurable criteria to define the success of the programme. (both financial and non-financial, tangible and non-tangible, (4 benefits is enough)
• When will the programme finish? What will be the end-of-program benefits?
• The group results will be discussed
Method
In groups, put the results on a flipchart and present to the other participants.
Syllabus area: BM
Managing Successful Programmes: Appendix A: Benefit profiles + Chapter 7: Benefits Management
Blueprint
Introduction
The participant is able to:
• Create a concept blueprint with a clearly defined end state according to the POTI model.
Duration
| Preparation | 5 Minutes |
| Elaboration: | 25 Minutes |
| Presentation and evaluation: | 15 Minutes |
Context
In groups, select a real life example
Imagine you have been assigned as potential Programme manager to assist the Board in realizing a strategic objective using MSP.
How will the programme define a clear end state?
Task
• Define a concept blueprint fort he changed organization.
• The group results will be discussed
Method
In groups, put the results on a flipchart and present to the other participants
Syllabus area: BL
Managing Successful Programmes: Appendix A: Blueprint + Chapter 8: Blueprint design and delivery
Programme Planning
Introduction
The participant is able to:
• Set up a Programme planning, Projects dossier and Benefits realization plan.
Duration
| Preparation | 5 Minutes |
| Elaboration: | 25 Minutes |
| Presentation and evaluation: | 20 Minutes. |
Context
In groups, select a real life example
Imagine you have been assigned as potential Programme manager to assist the Board in realizing a strategic objective using MSP.
How will we create a Programme plan, Projects dossier and Benefits realization plan?
Task
• Create the main structure of projects, transition activities and benefits realization and put them in a timeframe/planning
• The group results will be discussed
Method
In groups put your findings on a flipchart and present to the other participants
Syllabus area: PL
Managing Successful Programmes: Appendix A: Programme Plan + Chapter 9: Planning and Control
Risks
Introduction
The participant is able to:
• Identify and analyse different types of risks
Duration
| Preparation | 5 Minutes |
| Elaboration: | 20 Minutes |
| Presentation and evaluation: | 35 Minutes. |
Context
In groups, select a real life example
Imagine you have been assigned as potential Programme manager to assist the Board in realizing a strategic objective using MSP.
How will the Programme Manager identify and assign the relevant risks to the right persons.
Task
• Identify the 4 main risks to the Programme
• The risks need to be of the 4 different types (strategic, programme, operational and project)
• Describe for every risk:
o Probability and Impact
o The most appropriate Risk actionee(s) and the Risk owner(s) - motivate
• The group results will be discussed
Method
In groups, put your findings on a flipchart and present to the other participants
Syllabus area: RM
Managing Successful Programmes: Appendix A: Risk register + Chapter 11: Risk and Issue management
Potential extra assignment for groups that have time left. You can use this on Day 1 in the morning
Extra Assignment: Programme Mandate & Identifying
Introduction
The participant is able to:
• Recognize the essential items in a problem definition
• To describe the expectations of the attitude of the Programme Manager
• Get an idea on the type of programme
Duration
| Preparation | 5 Minutes |
| Elaboration: | 10 Minutes |
| Presentation and evaluation: | 20 Minutes. |
Context
In groups, select a real life example
Imagine you have been assigned as potential Programme manager to assist the Board in realizing a strategic objective using MSP.
How will the potential Programme Manager create an adequate start?
Task
• Read the casus: watch for the interests of the people involved.
• As a potential Programme Manager you do an intake with your second man.
• This will take place in between two meeting of the Board. You will have 5 minutes for the most important questions.
What do you want to know?
• Explain what type of Programme this is
• The group results will be discussed
Method