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The concept of a programme is that it should
be more than the ‘sum of its parts’. In other words,
without Programme Management, the projects would probably still
be able to deliver their particular outcomes but these would not
be co-ordinated or integrated into the achievement of a strategic
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The Office of Government Commerce in the UK has developed a best
practice guide on Programme Management called Managing Successful
Programmes. The guide comprises a set of Principles and a set of
Processes for use when managing a programme.
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The main change has been to structure the guidance around an
MSP framework, which is based on three core concepts:
MSP Principles - This chapter has been restructured around a set
of seven universal principles that need to be applied for successful
transformational change
MSP Governance Themes - This section has been redefined and reinforced,
reflecting the need for integration across the nine themes that
underpin good governance
MSP Transformational Flow - This section gives guidance on the process
of delivering a programme of change.
A great deal of effort has gone into this refresh with a view to
enhancing the guidance, bringing it up-to-date with current best
practice and making it more accessible; whilst at the same time
maintaining the strengths of the previous guide.
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Maintaining the focus on business objectives to deliver the right
benefits and outcomes from change requires a structured framework
to co-ordinate, communicate, align, manage and control the activities
involved.
Programme Management provides this framework, through organisation,
processes, inputs and outputs, and ways of thinking. Together, these
enable talented people to build the capacity and capability to deliver
change and cope with its inherent complexity, risks, problems and
challenges. The framework also provides a starting point for the
development of appropriate skills and expertise.
Using MSP provides an effective delivery of change and a smooth
transition from current to future business operation. |
| Will using MSP mean yet more bureaucracy? |
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MSP assists in maintaining a focus on the necessary
activities to move towards identified strategic outcomes. It shuns
bureaucracy, avoids duplication of effort and achieves efficiencies.
Results are delivered in a controlled way. |
| What training is available? |
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There are 3 levels of MSP certification: Foundation,
Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner.
The Foundation is typically for those who will be involved in programme
management, but not necessarily in a leading role, programme support
office staff being a good example.
Practitioner level training provides delegates with an appreciation
of how the elements of MSP interact.
The Advanced Practitioner level is for specialists requiring an
in-depth understanding of MSP, particularly current or prospective
programme managers. To gain this qualification substantial private
study and one-on-one discussions with an Adaptive Frameworks consultant
are required as well as a further examination.
The MSP examinations (Foundation, Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner)
provide successful delegates with an internationally recognised
qualification . |
| Why go to Adaptive Frameworks? |
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Adaptive Frameworks was the first organisation in
Australia able to offer accredited MSP training. We have a track
record of successful results. |
| Where can I get more information?
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Office of Government Commerce—Successful Delivery
Toolkit
www.ogc.gov.uk/sdtoolkit/
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APM Group—Embedding Best Practice
www.apmgroup.co.uk/web/site/Home/home.asp
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Project vs Programme Management
www.e-programme.com/articles/progvsproj.htm
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