Overview
Learn how to introduce, apply & adapt MSP® within an organisation
MSP®
Helping you achieve successful outcomes from transformational change
MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) consists of a structured framework for organisations of all sizes and from all sectors to improve practices, offer better services and more effectively prepare for the future. It is a proven programme management best practice leading to the successful delivery of transformational change.
MSP® consists of a set principles, governance themes and a transformational flow to provide the route map for the programme lifecycle. It is very flexible and can be to tailored to serve the needs of any circumstances.
Who is MSP® for?
MSP® is addressed to:
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- Programme managers
- Project managers
- Project delivery managers and team members
- Business change managers and team members
- Anyone who works following the MSP guidance
MSP® benefits for the professional
- Shows you how to manage programmes through programme management best practice and deliver transformational change successfully
- Helps you achieve successful outcomes from transformational change
- Proves your expertise and know how
MSP® benefits for the organisation
- Applies a common framework for all programmes
- Adds value by concentrating on benefits
- Helps the alignment of corporate strategy, delivery mechanisms for change and business-as-usual environment
- Improves productivity through progress monitoring, performance assessment and benefits realisation
- Assists in future strategies refinement by encouraging feedback
- Offers best practice guidance to all organisations of any type or size
MSP® 5th Edition Foundation Course Outline
Our MSP® Foundation training course covers the following topics:
Module 1: Introduction
- What is a Programme?
- Why Use Programme Management?
- Overcoming Common Challenges
- Programme Environment
Module 2: MSP® Principles
- Principles
- Lead with Purpose
- Collaborate Across Boundaries
- Deal with Ambiguity
- Align with Priorities
- Deploy Diverse Skills
- Realise Measurable Benefits
- Bring Pace and Value
Module 3: MSP® Processes
- Programme Lifecycle
Module 4: An Introduction to MSP Themes
- Programme Governance
- Fit with Corporate Governance
- Plan – Do – Check – Act Cycle
- Programme Strategy
- Programme Plans
Module 5: Identify Programme
- Purpose
- Objectives
- Process Activity
- Programme Mandate
- Activities
- Responsibilities
- Application of the Themes in this Process
Module 6: Organisation
- Purpose
- Key Relationships with Principles
- Governance Approach
- Risk Appetite
- Organisation Structure
- Sponsoring Group
- Programme Board
- Programme Office
- Individual Roles
- Senior Responsible Owner (SRO)
- Programme Manager
- Business Change Manager (BCM)
- Tailoring Programme Governance
- Additional Governance Support Offices
- Additional Individual Roles
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Stakeholder Engagement Approach
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Plan
- Preparing for Change
- Focus of the Key Roles for the Theme
Module 7: Design the Outcomes
- Purpose
- Objectives
- Process Activity
- Activities
- Responsibilities
- Applications of the Theme in this Process
Module 8: Design
- Purpose
- Key Relationships with Principles
- Design Approach
- Vision Statement
- Benefits
- Types of Benefits
- Path to Benefits
- Benefit Map (Top-down)
- Benefit Map (Bottom-Up)
- Understanding Benefits
- Measuring and Realising Benefits
- Benefit Profile
- Risk Identification and Prioritisation
- Types of Programme Risk
- Risk Prioritisation
- Target Operating Model
- Current and Target Operating Models
- Focus of Key Roles for the Theme
Module 9: Plan Progressive Delivery
- Purpose
- Objectives
- Context
- Activities
- Responsibilities
- Application of the Themes in This Process
