Definitions Flashcards
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The definition of a programme
A temporary structure designed to lead multiple interrelated projects and other work to progressively
achieve outcomes of benefit for one or more organizations
The 3 lenses of MSP
principles, themes, and the processes
across the programme lifecycle
Def: Principle
A guiding obligation that is continually required to achieve value from programme management.
Def: Theme
An essential aspect of governance required to ensure that the programme is aligned with the principles.
Def: Processes
Processes are a structured set of activities that define the sequence of actions and their dependencies to achieve a specific objective. All the themes are applied across all the processes to deliver value from programme management.
The 3 characteristics of a programme
TEMPOO A Temporary structure
Lead Multiple interrelated Projects and other work
Progressively achieve Outcomes of benefits for one or more…
Organisations
10 Common challenges MSP addresses
- insufficient support from decision-makers in the investing organization(s)
- unclear decision-making
- unsustained focus on outcomes and benefits
- poorly defined, communicated, or maintained narrative that supports the vision
- lack of clarity about the gap between current and future states
- unrealistic expectations about the capacity and ability to change
- failure to engage and influence stakeholders
- complex dependencies obscuring an integrated approach
- inability to influence the prevailing culture
- difficulties in keeping effort focused on the right level of detail
4 Common reasons to use programme management
Innovation and growth
Organizational realignment
Effective delivery -sharing scarce resource
Efficient delivery
7 Program Principles
- Lead with purpose
- Collaborate across boundaries
- Deal with ambiguity
- Align with priorities
- Deploy diverse skills
- Realize measurable benefits
- Bring pace and value
Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle is also known as:
Deming cycle or Shewhart cycle
Purpose of the organization theme
- how programmes organize to ensure effective leadership, sponsorship, scrutiny, and decision making, including clarity around roles, responsibilities, and delegated limits of authority
- how stakeholders are identified and engaged, and how communication is planned and
effectively delivered.
List the 7 themes
Themes Memnomic: Domed Orange Juice Squeezed on DAleKs
Organisation
Justification
Structure
Knowledge
Design
Assurance
Decisions
What is Enterprise agility
Programmes are designed to deliver outcomes of benefit to stakeholders throughout the programme lifecycle using an incremental approach. Programme management requires the
design and redesign of the progression towards the desired future state with a focus on achieving measurable benefit as early as possible.
Benefits map
Outputs (–> (deliver) -> Capabilities -> (embed) -> Outcomes -> (1)(lead to) Organisational Outcomes -> (2) (measured by) Benefits/Dis-benefits
Landing Point: Definition
A control point, following delivery of a step-change in capability and benefits realization (tranche), at which a programme can be redirected or closed.
Decision Point: Definiton
An event or occurrence that triggers the need for programme governance to make decisions about the future of the programme.