Definitions

Question 1

The definition of a programme

Answer 1

A temporary structure designed to lead multiple interrelated projects and other work to progressively
achieve outcomes of benefit for one or more organizations

Question 2

The 3 lenses of MSP

Answer 2

principles, themes, and the processes
across the programme lifecycle

Question 3

Def: Principle

Answer 3

A guiding obligation that is continually required to achieve value from programme management.

Question 4

Def: Theme

Answer 4

An essential aspect of governance required to ensure that the programme is aligned with the principles.

Question 5

Def: Processes

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

The 3 characteristics of a programme

Answer 6

TEMPOO A Temporary structure
Lead Multiple interrelated Projects and other work
Progressively achieve Outcomes of benefits for one or more…
Organisations

Question 7

10 Common challenges MSP addresses

Answer 7

• 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

Question 8

4 Common reasons to use programme management

Answer 8

Innovation and growth
Organizational realignment
Effective delivery -sharing scarce resource
Efficient delivery

Question 9

7 Program Principles

Answer 9

• Lead with purpose
• Collaborate across boundaries
• Deal with ambiguity
• Align with priorities
• Deploy diverse skills
• Realize measurable benefits
• Bring pace and value

Question 10

Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle is also known as:

Answer 10

Deming cycle or Shewhart cycle

Question 11

Purpose of the organization theme

Answer 11

• 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.

Question 12

List the 7 themes

Answer 12

Themes Memnomic: Domed Orange Juice Squeezed on DAleKs

Organisation
Justification
Structure
Knowledge
Design
Assurance
Decisions

Question 13

What is Enterprise agility

Answer 13

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.

Question 14

Benefits map

Answer 14

Outputs (–> (deliver) -> Capabilities -> (embed) -> Outcomes -> (1)(lead to) Organisational Outcomes -> (2) (measured by) Benefits/Dis-benefits

Question 15

Landing Point: Definition

Answer 15

A control point, following delivery of a step-change in capability and benefits realization (tranche), at which a programme can be redirected or closed.

Question 16

Decision Point: Definiton

Answer 16

An event or occurrence that triggers the need for programme governance to make decisions about the future of the programme.