Governing Programmes with MSP^®

Course Code

MSGH

Overview

MSP is a programme management method that is focussed on major transformational change but that will be useful in the control of any type of programme. It is designed to act as the 'filter' between ambiguity at strategic level and precision at project level.  The MSP method consists of 3 integrated elements - 7 Principles, 9 Governance Themes and 6 Processes in a Transformational Flow - with supporting advice at all levels on governance, on integration between programme and project governance and controls, and on tailoring the method to best meet organisational and programme needs.  This briefing will induct delegates into programme governance in an MSP environment.

Course Objectives

At the end of this briefing delegates will be able to:

• Describe at a high level the MSP programme management method
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Sponsoring Group and the Senior Responsible Owner
• Understand associated governance support functions and processes
• Describe the other key roles in the MSP organisational structure
• Describe Programme Board collective and individual duties and behaviours
• Describe the activities of Programme Board members across the transformational flow
• Understand the value of effective integration between programme and project governance, and mechanisms available

Who should Attend

Executives and Managers who have been asked to govern a programme using MSP for the first time

Programme Office staff who must provide administrative support to those governing programmes

Other managers and subject matter experts who must provide assurance support to those governing programmes.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this Briefing.

Course Content

The Briefing will cover the following topics at an Executive level:

• Overview of the MSP programme management method
• The roles of Sponsoring Group, SRO, Programme Manager and Business Change Manager, and associated and supporting roles and functions such as the Programme Office
• Roles and responsibilities of Programme Board members
• Programme assurance as a programme support function; Gateway Reviews; quality assurance
• Designing programme governance arrangements and integrating then into corporate and portfolio governance arrangements
• Identifying a programme; gathering organisational support
• Defining a programme; establishing an effective governance framework
• Implementing governance arrangements over programme execution; periodic reviews and audits
• The role of the 3 Bs in governance: Business Case, Blueprint, Benefits
• Interventions and escalations; maintaining control over projects
• Governance of transition; managing the risk to business as usual. 
•  Confirming programme closure; premature closure and the Pareto principle 

Exam 

There is no exam associated with this briefing.

Included with this Course

• Briefing Workbook

Duration

½ day.

Delivery modes

We run this briefing only when there is sufficient demand. We keep track of people with particular needs, and contact them when we are able to meet their need. If this is you, please register your interest in this briefing and we will add you to the waiting list. Alternatively, you can request a quote for an in-house course.

If you're after something a little different to the briefing described on this page, we may be able to assist. All of our offerings can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Continuing Professional Development

Institute	Points	Reference
AIPM	4 CPD points	Check
PMI	4 PDU points	Check

 

 

 

 

Follow-on Courses

We recommend that participants who need to understand how to effectively govern projects running under PRINCE2^® should consider our Governing Projects with PRINCE2 briefing.

PRINCE2^® and MSP^® are Registered Trade Marks of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved.

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