Real World Program Management

Course Content:

• The Program Context
• Program Definitions and Examples
• Environments for Program Set up and Delivery
• Programs versus Business Operational Processes
• Programs and PMOs

• Program Set Up
• Establishing Business Objectives
• Organizing Program Sponsorship
• Understanding, Evaluating and Communicating Business Priorities for the Program and Operational Environment
• Program Tools and Processes – Just Enough!
• Building the Program Work Breakdown Structure

• Program Governance
• Program Roles
• Division of labor between program and project managers
• Procedures
• Controls for the Environment
• Managing Change
• Managing Risk
• Incorporating Business Rules

• Developing the Program Plans
• Best Practice Processes
• Integration Between Projects in the Program
• Use of Tools to Control Schedules
• Assignment of Project Managers
• Managing Business Change Your Program Creates

• Program Execution and Problem Solving
  • Common Issues and Solutions