Think MSP – an Introduction to Programme Management
At just over 100 pages, the pocketbook introduces the key concepts and techniques of MSP.
Melanie comments, “Many project teams now find themselves working within a programme environment and need to understand where the project fits into this. Think MSP is an easy-to-read guide for how programmes are structured. It explains who the key players are and it gives an overview of the lifecycle of a programme. The book will help those with a keen interest in programme management. It will also be useful for people whose roles are changing or have changed as a result of a programme, helping them have a better understanding of how programmes work.”
The book provides an at-a-glance insight into how programme management fits into the wider context of the organization; it explains governance and takes the reader through the six steps of the Transformational Flow of a programme. For each of the steps the following questions are posed:
- What’s the purpose of this?
- What are the benefits?
- Do I have to do this?
- What happens if I don’t do this?
- How do I get to the next step in the process?
- What questions should I ask to get to the next step?
- Who is involved?
- Are there any examples to help me?
The book highlights some of the barriers which can hinder the adoption of MSP and explains key responsibilities of the programme team such as the SRO, the Business Change Manager and the Programme Manager. It discusses benefit realization management and gives tips on creating and analyzing stakeholder profiles. It also provides document outlines and suggests agendas for key programme meetings.
While it won’t make readers instant programme managers, Think MSP introduces the concept of programme management training in a concise and easy to understand way, making it an indispensable tool for those new to programme management.
ISBN 978011331063
