Managing Successful Programs, Foundation + examen [MSP-F]

OVERVIEW

This course provides participants with a thorough understanding of the Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) programme management methodology, providing the skills needed to confidently use MSP to manage programmes in line with strategic aims of a business and its day to day running.

Delivered by fully accredited trainers and industry leading experts with extensive experience of using MSP, the course includes a relevant, modern case study to help delegates to understand how to apply the MSP way of managing programmes in the real world. There is also plenty of opportunity to present their exercise results and discuss them with the rest of the class, thus gaining further knowledge from many different points of view in many different industries.

OBJECTIVES

• understand the principles and structure of MSP
• understand the benefits of a structured method in a changing environment
• explain the MSP process model
• understand the MSP themes
• create a Programme brief
• create a Programme organisation structure
• engage with stakeholders at all levels
• understand the vision and the blueprint and how they can be applied to the best advantage
• apply progress control mechanisms
• appreciate the principles of programme level quality and risk Management
• eealise the importance of configuration management
• rune MSP for differing environments
• apply the theory of MSP to different programme scenarios

AUDIENCE

This training event is designed for Programme Managers, Business Change Managers, Account Managers, Project Directors, Business Strategists, Consultants.

CERTIFICATION

Delegates are prepared for the Foundationexam during this course. The Foundation (closed book) exam consists of 75 multiple choice questions, to be completed within 60 minutes. Candidates must score a minimum of 50%.

NEXT STEP

• MSP-P, Managing Successfull Programmes Practitioner

CONTENT

MSP Philosophy and structure

• What is a programme and how it differs to both business as usual and project work
• Relationship between the MSP Principles, Governance Themes and the Transformational Flow.

The 7 MSP Principles

• Remaining aligned with corporate strategy
• Leading change
• Envisioning and communicating a better future
• Focusing on benefits and threats to them
• Adding Value
• Designing and delivering a coherent capability
• Learning from experience

The 9 MSP Governance Themes

• Organisation
• Vision
• Leadership and stakeholder engagement
• Benefits management
• Blueprint design and delivery
• Planning and control
• The Business case
• Risks and issue management
• Quality and assurance management

The 6 MSP Transformational Flow Processes

• Identifying a programme
• Defining a programme
• Managing the tranche
• Delivering the capability
• Realising the benefits
• Closing a programme