Download or read book MSP For Dummies written by Alan Ferguson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-04-16 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Programme management is the coordinated organisation and implementation of a portfolio of projects and activities that help your business achieve its strategic objectives. Good programme management is the key to managing transformational change and, in today’s business environment, the organisations that can transform themselves are more likely to succeed. Managing Successful Programmes For Dummies is your plain-English guide to implementing and using the proven MSP method. It provides a structured framework that helps you coordinate your projects and achieve your goals. The book takes you through every step of programme management and inside you’ll find: What’s involved in a programme - and how it differs from a project! An overview of the structure of MSP Full explanations of MSP principles, governance themes and transformational flow Planning and making a business case for your programme The key roles and responsibilities in programme management The lifecycle of a programme - from conception to delivery Quality and risk management in your programme Working with stakeholders All about the MSP Qualifications
Download or read book Managing Successful Programmes written by OGC - Office of Government Commerce and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pack includes CD-ROM (Supplied with booklet (iii, 13p.: 21 cm) in case) and PDF file
Download or read book Managing successful programmes written by Great Britain. Office of Government Commerce and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2007-09-03 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining rigour and flexibility, MSP helps all organisations - public sector and private, large and small - achieve successful outcomes from their programme management time and time again. With change a pressing reality for all organisations, successful programme management has never been more vital to success. Organisations must respond as new processes or services are introduced, supplier relationships alter and structures adapt to market forces or legislation. At the same time, all organisations strive to achieve excellence by improving practices, offering better services, preparing more effectively for the future and encouraging innovation. But change always creates new challenges and risks. Inevitably there will be interdependencies to manage and conflicting priorities to resolve as the organisation adapts not just to a new situation internally but to the constantly shifting world outside.To enable organisations to manage their programmes successfully, they need a structured framework that does two things. It must acknowledge that every programme exists in its own context and demands unique interpretation. At the same time it must be universally applicable. MSP has been developed with these two priorities in mind. Its framework allows users to consistently manage a huge variety of programmes so that they deliver quality outcomes and lasting benefits. Fusing leadership with management best practice, MSP enables organisations to coordinate their key functions, develop a clear sense of unity and purpose and achieve the strategic cohesion necessary to drive through effective change
Download or read book Managing Successful Programmes Print written by AXELOS and published by . This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) official book offers essential guidance for the MSP Foundation and Practitioner certification and is the next step for PRINCE2 qualified practitioners and project managers.MSP is a globally recognised framework for best practice programme management. Programmes are temporary structures used by organizations to lead investments in change.MSP is the go-to certification and guidance for programme managers, business change managers and the natural next step for PRINCE2 project managers to develop their knowledge and skills to be able to positively respond to the challenges they face when managing programmes and larger, more strategic or multiple projects.
Download or read book MSP Foundation Programme Management Courseware English written by Douwe Brolsma and published by Van Haren. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Besides the MSP® 2011 Edition Foundation Courseware - English (ISBN: 9789401804127) publication you are advised to obtain the corresponding publication Managing Successful Programmes 2011 Edition (ISBN: 978 01 133 1327 3). The MSP Foundation Certification is suitable for individuals wanting to demonstrate they have achieved sufficient understanding of the theory of the MSP methodology. MSP represents proven programme management good practice in the successful delivery of transformational change through the application of programme management. MSP has been adopted by many organizations within both the public and private sectors. The core publication, ‘Managing Successful Programmes’, has drawn on the experiences of those who have adopted programme management. Key benefits: • MSP leverages off the real-life expertise of the global programme management community, offering practical, relevant, current accessible guidance • The new exams highlight real world applications that equip professionals for success in Programme management This Courseware is suited for the MSP 2011 Edition Foundation exam and contains two sample foundation level exams.
Download or read book APM Introduction to Programme Management written by and published by . This book was released on 2016-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Managing Successful Programmes Study Guide written by Adrian Hicks and published by Stationery Office/Tso. This book was released on 2013-06-01 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study guide covers the MSP Foundation, Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner qualifications. Its purpose is to provide supporting information to candidates to help them take the MSP qualification. The aid is to be read alongside the core guidance, reading it in isolation will not provide sufficient knowledge to pass the examinations. Key features: (i) Provides enough information about the MSP qualifications so that the candidate will be familiar with the scope of the papers; (ii) Gives guidance on the types of questions candidates will be asked and help on how to approach the examinations; (iv) Uses consistent terminology with the MSP and the PPM Common Glossary, acronyms and definitions; (v) Covers the Qualification structure for MSP and exam preparation; (vi) Uses examples, hints and tips to help explain concepts where necessary.
Download or read book Program Management written by Michel Thiry and published by Gower Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2012-09-28 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on practical applications of Program Management in different countries, as well as the leading standards, this book reflects the most recent developments in the area. It offers an understanding of program management's connection to business strategy and value realisation, beyond multiple-project management. Additionally it emphasizes the need for program specific processes, based on an iterative life cycle and the management of multiple stakeholders and their expected benefits. The book is grounded in a robust theoretical framework, complemented by a number of case studies.
Download or read book Managing Benefits written by Steve Jenner and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-29 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Projects and programmes should achieve a return on the investment made by the owner or sponsor. This return is now thought of as the benefits that accrue from the investment: some financial, others perhaps harder to define, but nonetheless just as important in justifying the investment. Making sure that they are realised, and that unanticipated benefits are maximised, is as important as the initial justification, and without that many projects have earned a bad name for project management. This publication provides comprehensive guidance on how to manage delivery of the benefits used to justify investment in change. It provides guidance for all involved in successful change delivery from senior responsible owners and directors through to portfolio, programme and project managers. The guidance is the source material for an accredited qualification from APMG-International
Download or read book The PMOSIG s Program Management Office Handbook written by Craig J. Letavec and published by J. Ross Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 467 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook developed by the Project Management Institutes Program Management Office Specific Interest Group (PMOSIG) provides practical guidance to the project Management and PMO community on a variety of topics in the areas of: PMO Strategic and Tactical Management, PMO Governance, PMO Services, PMO Set-up and Execution, and PMO Performance and Maturity. It features insightful contributions from more than 20 subject matter experts, successful practitioners, distinguished authors and thought leaders with a variety of backgrounds and experiences from around the World. The authors include best practices and case studies for successfully aligning PMOs to business objectives, and delivering benefits/ROI, as well as numerous proven tools, templates, policies, procedures, standards, methodologies and processes for successfully developing, and managing PMOs and for expanding their scope of services.
Download or read book Strategic Benefits Realization written by Craig Letavec and published by J. Ross Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-19 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Strategic Benefits Realization never loses focus on the ultimate goal of any organization—to achieve business benefits that endure. Craig Letavec’s common sense approach and practical guidance can be applied throughout the entire benefits realization life cycle to ensure true business value from project investments. Business and project professionals can apply the author’s business-focused techniques immediately—a must read in today’s highly competitive global marketplace.” —Marc Resch, President, Resch Group, and best-selling author This desk reference offers practical guidance for program managers, portfolio managers, and business leaders in the implementation of benefits realization management in organizations. Aligned with global standards, this book extends the knowledge contained in these standards through practical implementation guidance, examples, and additional detail created to assist organizations in implementing benefits realization management as a business practice to support the achievement of strategic business benefits. It also addresses important considerations in organizational change management, providing insights on leveraging key principles to guide successful implementation of the business change required to realize benefits through project and program work. Leveraging benefits realization management at the business portfolio level is covered as well. This book is ideal for organizations beginning to implement benefits realization management and those that wish to mature existing practices. Strategic Benefits Realization provides a practical approach to implementing benefits realization management in organizations that is aligned to PMI’sStandard for Program Management and other global standards, and is presented in the context of program and portfolio management. The guidance offered supports effective governance and execution management to deliver business value.
Download or read book Fundamentals of Project Management written by James P. Lewis and published by Amacom. This book was released on 2002 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated concepts and tools to set up project plans, schedule work, monitor progress-and consistently achieve desired project results.In today's time-based and cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. This classic book provides businesspeople with an excellent introduction to project management, supplying sound, basic information (along with updated tools and techniques) to understand and master the complexities and nuances of project management. Clear and down-to-earth, this step-by-step guide explains how to effectively spearhead every stage of a project-from developing the goals and objectives to managing the project team-and make project management work in any company. This updated second edition includes: * New material on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) * Do's and don'ts of implementing scheduling software* Coverage of the PMP certification offered by the Project Management Institute* Updated information on developing problem statements and mission statements* Techniques for implementing today's project management technologies in any organization-in any industry.
Download or read book Can Two Rights Make a Wrong written by Sara J. Moulton Reger and published by Prentice Hall Professional. This book was released on 2006-03-27 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nowadays, nearly every business leader recognizes the crucial importance of culture. But, in many organizations, attempts to handle culture issues remain “squishy,” unfocused, and unlikely to bring any value or results. Now, IBM’s leading experts reveal the way to make culture tangible to everyone involved—and how to effectively deal with a variety of culture challenges. Can Two Rights Make a Wrong? leverages the lessons learned during IBM’s $3.5 billion acquisition of PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting: insight that IBM has crystallized into a powerful methodology for transforming business culture. The authors introduce “Business Practices,” an actionable surrogate for “culture” that business people can identify with, gauge, and act upon. Then, one step at a time, you’ll learn how to apply IBM’s practical culture transformation techniques in your unique environment. You’ll discover common patterns that lead to culture clashes so you can resolve or, better yet, prevent them. You’ll learn to clarify your expectations so people really “get” it—and do it. You’ll gain the way to measure culture change progress in terms everyone can understand and buy into. Whether you’re involved with M&As, joint ventures, major transformation, internal restructuring, or any other initiative where culture is important, this book can help you take culture from a worrisome risk to a competitive advantage. Business Practices: the unseen hand that propels action Uncover what makes your organization unique Right vs. Right: What to do when good options conflict Understand and manage the source of culture clash Outcome Narratives: Get to the right place, the right way Clarify your desired future, clear the obstacles, measure progress, and deliver results
Download or read book Applied Software Project Management written by Andrew Stellman and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2005-11-18 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If you're looking for solid, easy-to-follow advice on estimation, requirements gathering, managing change, and more, you can stop now: this is the book for you."--Scott Berkun, Author of The Art of Project Management What makes software projects succeed? It takes more than a good idea and a team of talented programmers. A project manager needs to know how to guide the team through the entire software project. There are common pitfalls that plague all software projects and rookie mistakes that are made repeatedly--sometimes by the same people! Avoiding these pitfalls is not hard, but it is not necessarily intuitive. Luckily, there are tried and true techniques that can help any project manager. In Applied Software Project Management, Andrew Stellman and Jennifer Greene provide you with tools, techniques, and practices that you can use on your own projects right away. This book supplies you with the information you need to diagnose your team's situation and presents practical advice to help you achieve your goal of building better software. Topics include: Planning a software project Helping a team estimate its workload Building a schedule Gathering software requirements and creating use cases Improving programming with refactoring, unit testing, and version control Managing an outsourced project Testing software Jennifer Greene and Andrew Stellman have been building software together since 1998. Andrew comes from a programming background and has managed teams of requirements analysts, designers, and developers. Jennifer has a testing background and has managed teams of architects, developers, and testers. She has led multiple large-scale outsourced projects. Between the two of them, they have managed every aspect of software development. They have worked in a wide range of industries, including finance, telecommunications, media, nonprofit, entertainment, natural-language processing, science, and academia. For more information about them and this book, visit stellman-greene.com
Download or read book Project Management in Practice written by Samuel J. Mantel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project Management in Practice, 4th Edition focuses on the technical aspects of project management that are directly related to practice.
Download or read book MSP Programme Management Practitioner Courseware English written by Douwe Brolsma and published by Van Haren. This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Besides the MSP® 2011 Edition Practitioner Courseware - English (ISBN: 978 940 180 409 7) publication you are advised to obtain the corresponding publication Managing Successful Programmes 2011 Edition (ISBN: 978 01 133 1327 3). The MSP Practitioner Certification is suitable for individuals wanting to demonstrate they have achieved sufficient understanding of how to apply and tailor the MSP methodology in a given scenario. MSP represents proven programme management good practice in the successful delivery of transformational change through the application of programme management. MSP has been adopted by many organizations within both the public and private sectors. The core publication, ‘Managing Successful Programmes’, has drawn on the experiences of those who have adopted programme management. Key benefits: • MSP leverages off the real-life expertise of the global programme management community, offering practical, relevant, current accessible guidance • The new exams highlight real world applications that equip professionals for success in Programme management This Courseware is suited for the MSP 2011 Edition Practitioner exam and contains two sample practitioner level exams. There are also two sample foundation level exams added in case the participant prefers to refresh its foundation level knowledge.
Download or read book Organizational Project Management Maturity Model OPM3 written by Project Management Institute and published by Project Management Inst. This book was released on 2008 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A second edition provides tools for organizations to measure their maturity against a comprehensive set of best practices, providing updated coverage of current PMI standards, guidelines for promoting smoother transitions and strategies for eliminating redundancy.
