About Managing Successful Programmes (MSP)

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) comprises a set of principles and processes for use when managing a programme. It was devised for the OGC (Office of Government Commerce, UK) and was founded upon best practice and a body of knowledge drawn together from many years of real life experience.

MSP offers organisations a standard and consistent approach to programme management. It provides a framework for senior management to direct the change process whilst ensuring that the focus is always maintained upon business objectives. Through project prioritisation and integration, it encourages more efficient use of resources. It also provides for better management of risk due to its recognition of the wider context. Timescales, budgets and quality standards can all be controlled more effectively; roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, thereby obviating duplication of effort and ensuring all personnel fully understand what is expected of them. In all, MSP enables more effective delivery of change and a smooth transition from current to future business operation.

MSP was intiailly released in 1999 and underwent it's first major revision on 2003. The framework was revised again in September 2007 to the current version.

The accreditation and certification for MSP is managed by the APM Group, based in the UK.

For more detailed information about Managing Successful Programmes please visit our MSP Basics and MSP FAQ pages or you can contact us for further information.

MSP Accredited Training

Adaptive Frameworks offer comprehensive training in Managing Successful Programmes, to learn more please visit our MSP Accredited Training page.