Program Management

Topics included in Program Management:

- TBA
- Useful external web-links

Other related sections of the PMKI:

- For more on project/program selection and prioritisation
   see Portfolio Management.
 
 

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Temporary Subject List - this page is being rebuilt:

• Program management: Elements of program management that are different to project management:

• PMI's Standard for Program Management This Standard defines a set of processes that represent generally recognised good practices in program management.  

• WP: Program Management. Program management focuses on the coordination of a number of related projects over time to deliver benefits that would not be available if the projects were managed separately. 
   
• DP: PWC 4th Global Portfolio and Programme Management Survey: Download the 2014 Report. When will you think differently about programme delivery? 
  
  

• Project and Program Typology: Defining the different characteristics and types of project and program and their effect on the skills needed to manage them effectively:
  Included in this topic:
  -  Differentiating projects from programs  How to differentiate between projects and programs.
  -  Program typology  Categorising the different types of programs based on the GAPPS Program Types.  
  -  Project definition and typology  Categorising the different types and sizes of project.
  For a general discussion on 'typology' visit our Blog: http://mosaicprojects.wordpress.com/category/general-project-management/project-typology-general-project-management
  

• Differentiating projects from programs:  
• PP: Understanding Programs and Projects - Oh, there's a difference! How to differentiate between a major project and a program and then apply the optimum management approach.  
   
• WP: Differentiating Programs from Projects. A methodology for differentiating projects and programs. 
   
• WP: Defining Program Types. A methodology for differentiating program types. 
   
• Blg: Differentiating normal, complex and megaprojects. A look at the additional layers of competency needed to manage complex projects and megaprojects and a suggested framework for classifying these different types of project.

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Program Management   Definition: A program is a group of related projects managed in a coordinated way to obtain benefits and control not available when managing them individually.  Program management is an increasingly important organisational concept that focuses on business and strategic issues that cannot be resolved at the project management level.   - WP1002_Programs, outlines the criteria that differentiates programs from projects, WP1022 defines different types of program based on Typology and WP1076 focuses on the Management of Programs.     - Published paper: Understanding Programs and Projects - There is a difference! describes the difference between managing a program and managing a project.

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Useful external web-links

• Best Management Practice products, UK Government (formally OGC, now Axelos) - the umbrella site dedicated to making access to information quick and easy - https://www.axelos.com/
  - MSP - Programme Management: https://www.axelos.com/best-practice-solutions/msp
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