ProgM Current Research in Programme Management Introduction - Geoff Reiss – Chairman ProgM Programme management is not just super project management Introducing and getting involved in ProgM Examples of ProgM Research - Paul Rayner – R&D Secretary ProgM. Project Selection and Benefit Management Initiative Programme Governance PMMM - Programme Management Maturity Model
ProgM Programme Selection and Prioritisation Benefit Management Programme Management A Project Yet another Project ! Resources Business As Usual Cross Project Links
ProgM Definition Programme Management is the co-ordinated management of a portfolio of projects that change organisations to achieve benefits that are of strategic importance. (OGC) The Stationery Office 2003, ISBN: Programme Management Qualification
ProgM The UK Government To maximise delivery of benefits through program management To open a Centre of Excellence for Project and Programme Management Office of Public Sector Reform (OPSR) Office of Government Commerce Improving Programme and Project Delivery (IPPD) To use the Gateway Reviews for Procurement programs Tony Blair has instructed all Government agencies
ProgM PMI PPMS Project Portfolio Management Standards PMBOK® Guide, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, focuses on managing one project. Managing multiple projects,programs and portfolios is not covered New PMI Standard for Programme and Portfolio Management General exposure draft in the spring of 2005.
ProgM Examples of ProgM Research Paul Rayner R & D Secretary - ProgM
ProgM Theme for ProgM Research It is normal, but not in line with best practice ….. Geoff Reiss, Computer Weekly, 11 th January 2005
ProgM Successful programme management depends on methodologies, technology and procedures ? Question What is your biggest pain ? Key Programme Management Issue 1 67%
ProgM Nobody spends £££s on a programme without clear objectives and mechanisms to measure their achievement ? Key Programme Management Issue 2 Question What type of benefits will your programme generate?
ProgM Question What does programme governance mean to you? Organisations use programme governance to ensure success ? Key Programme Management Issue 3 ResultsProcedural Strategic
ProgM Question What does programme governance mean to you? Key Programme Management Issue 3 Procedural Strategic Results
ProgM Question What does programme governance mean to you? Key Programme Management Issue 3 TheoryReality
ProgM Programmes are far too complex and diverse to measure or to compare? Question How do you rate your programme? Key Programme Management Issue 4
ProgM Question How do you rate your programme? Average of all programmes in PMMM database Key Programme Management Issue 4
ProgM How does your programme rate ? Find out at
ProgM Further Sources ProgM - The Programme Management Special Interest Group –Register for newsletter and invitations –The Project Selection and Benefits Management Initiative –Free evening events and other conferences –Programme Management Maturity Model –Other research data PromsG BCS Project Management Specialist Group APM – Association for Project Management PMI PPMS Initiative Office of Government Commerce – The Program Management Group plc –