• Create the main structure of projects, transition activities and benefits realization and put them in a timeframe/planning
• The group results will be discussed
Method
In groups put your findings on a flipchart and present to the other participants
Syllabus area: PL
Managing Successful Programmes: Appendix A: Programme Plan + Chapter 9: Planning and Control
Risks
Introduction
The participant is able to:
• Identify and analyse different types of risks
Duration
| Preparation | 5 Minutes |
| Elaboration: | 20 Minutes |
| Presentation and evaluation: | 35 Minutes. |
Context
In groups, select a real life example
Imagine you have been assigned as potential Programme manager to assist the Board in realizing a strategic objective using MSP.
How will the Programme Manager identify and assign the relevant risks to the right persons.
Task
• Identify the 4 main risks to the Programme
• The risks need to be of the 4 different types (strategic, programme, operational and project)
• Describe for every risk:
o Probability and Impact
o The most appropriate Risk actionee(s) and the Risk owner(s) - motivate
• The group results will be discussed
Method
In groups, put your findings on a flipchart and present to the other participants
Syllabus area: RM
Managing Successful Programmes: Appendix A: Risk register + Chapter 11: Risk and Issue management
Potential extra assignment for groups that have time left. You can use this on Day 1 in the morning
Extra Assignment: Programme Mandate & Identifying
Introduction
The participant is able to:
• Recognize the essential items in a problem definition
• To describe the expectations of the attitude of the Programme Manager
• Get an idea on the type of programme
Duration
| Preparation | 5 Minutes |
| Elaboration: | 10 Minutes |
| Presentation and evaluation: | 20 Minutes. |
Context
In groups, select a real life example
Imagine you have been assigned as potential Programme manager to assist the Board in realizing a strategic objective using MSP.
How will the potential Programme Manager create an adequate start?
Task
• Read the casus: watch for the interests of the people involved.
• As a potential Programme Manager you do an intake with your second man.
• This will take place in between two meeting of the Board. You will have 5 minutes for the most important questions.
What do you want to know?
• Explain what type of Programme this is
• The group results will be discussed
Method
In groups put your findings on a flipchart and present to the other participants.
Syllabus area: PT
Managing Successful Programmes: Introduction 1.6/1.7/1.8
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1) Which is the BEST description of a benefit?
A. A measurable improvement which results from operating a new business process
B. An identified opportunity to improve a business process
C. An approved change in capability
D. A transformational change to business functions leading to desired outcomes
2) What is ensured by governance when Managing the Tranches?
A. Capabilities being developed
