A programme is a temporary, flexible organization created to coordinate, direct and oversee the implementation of a set of related projects and activities in order to deliver outcomes and benefits related to the organization's strategic objectives. A programme is likely to have a life that spans several years
Programme Management
The coordinated organization, direction and implementation of a dossier of projects and transformation activities (i.e. the programme) to achieve outcome and realize benefits of strategic importance
The focus of programme management is the delivery of outcomes and benefits that contribute to achieving the organization's strategy.
Use a programme when:
- The end-goal is driven by a vision
- There is no clearly defined path
- Timescale is long and not definite.
- The change goes beyond a clearly defined output and includes culture & inter-relationships
- Benefits will be realized during execution, not after.
Explore the theory:
Learn how to:
- Create a Programme
- Manage Programme Risks
- Manage and Report changes and other issues
- Report on progress
Large, complex deliveries are often broken down into manageable, inter-related projects. For those managing this overall delivery the principles of programme management are key to delivering on time and within budget.
Programme Management comprises a set of principles and processes for use when managing a programme. It is founded on best practice although it is not prescriptive. It is very flexible and designed to be adapted to meet the needs of local circumstances.
Programme Management creates a structured framework for organizations of all sizes and from all sectors to improve their programme management practices, offer better services and more effectively prepare for the future.
