Programme and project portfolio management

This workshop will help business managers and students to gain an in depth understanding of the principles of programme and project portfolio management.

Organisations that learn, change and adapt rapidly are destined for success. An effective programme management structure can help to create a culture that facilitates success. Programme Managers thus create and manage business environments cultures project managers comply with to execute and deliver projects. In contrast, project portfolio management is about managing a collection of projects and programmes companies invest in to implement their strategy, for example, to deliver business improvement initiatives across the organisation or to mange strategic work streams/grow the business in all areas. Project Portfolio Management is critical for decision-making, governance and to ensure that business objectives are being supported by the right set of projects.

This course will introduce delegates to what programme management is, how it differs from project management and how project portfolio management sits above projects and programmes at the highest strategic level.

The course will involve lectures, whole audience and some interactive small group work to bring out some of the key messages. Participants will:

Gain an understanding of the key underlying concepts and principles of programme and project portfolio management and their importance to business success.
Understand what the differences are between project, programme and project portfolio management.
Use some real project examples to practice the new knowledge in a safe environment.
Take away new knowledge about the strategic and governance issues companies face in current ever-changing business environment.