A MANAGEMENT GUIDE
Programme Management
based on MSP
Programme management is the co-ordination, organisation, direction and implementation of a portfolio of related projects to achieve a defined outcome and realise specified benefits. It delivers change in manageable phases with formal review points for checking progress against plans. Programme management is particularly suitable for delivery of change (which might be new ways of working, organisational restructure, implementing a new policy initiative). It enables the organisation to focus on outcomes - 'where we want to be'- while allowing flexibility in the route to those outcomes.
This new title explains how programme management can enhance an organisation, with benefits to the management process, and enable successful business change. Covering Business Case management, Quality management, and an overview of processes and products. It is consistent with the guidance produced by the UK Government's Office of Government Commerce (OGC) which is known as MSP (Managing Successful Programmes).