Managing the tranche Establish Tranche In the establish tranche step the programme manager implements the programme organisation structure, activating the programme office (if used) and appointing the required programme team members for the tranche. All programme team members should have clearly defined and accepted role responsibilities. Once the core programme …

Deliver the Capability and Realise the Benefits are two distinct sets of processes, which need to be managed closely together during a tranche. Manage the Tranches oversees these two processes, providing the high level direction, guidance and control. These sets of processes are followed for each tranche until the expected …

Finalize Identify phase and Proceed to Deliver Phase Develop Programme Business Case The Business Case collates together information about the programme covering costs, benefits, timing and risks so that the overall value for money and achievability of the programme can be assessed and appropriate management decisions made about the viability …

Develop Vision Statement, Program Blueprint, and more excitement! Create Vision Statement The high level vision statement in the Program Brief is refined to become the program’s Vision Statement. It provides the basis for communicating and encouraging buy-in and commitment from stakeholders. Its purpose is to communicate the transformed, beneficial future …

Program Management Define Phase The Define Phase is where the detailed definition and planning for the program is undertaken. It provides the basis for deciding whether or not to proceed with the program (not necessarily the work it may contain). The Program Brief is used as the starting point for …

Program Management Identify Phase Process The Identify Phase starts with a Program Proposal (Mandate) which is generated from organisational strategy, policy or an emerging program and signed off by the Sponsoring Group. It is typically a short phase that turns a concept into a tangible business proposition. Objective To: Take …

The Program and Portfolio Lifecycles The organisation has five gates and a final review in its portfolio lifecycle, each representing business decision points. The Executive Team own the organisation’s portfolio and its management processes.Programs (and projects) operate within the organisation’s overall portfolio management processes. The alignment between the program processes …

The key principles of program management represent current best practice.Organisations that are skilled at program management are more likely to: Deliver their strategic objectives Gain the needed benefit and achieve the increased performance. Meet targets (time, cost and quality) for programs. An international study shows that only about 30% of …

This introduction series is divided into the following sections; each section can be read separately or on its own. Program Principles – describes the five key principles that should underpin the management and delivery of our programs. The Program Lifecycle – provides an overview of the organisation’s program lifecycle and …

The success of programs is ultimately judged by the net benefits achieved – be those benefits financial or non-financial. It is therefore essential that the program has clearly defined: Expected benefits from each project and the program as a whole, as measured against a baseline of the current state. Processes …