MSP For Dummies (For Dummies Series)

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