Learn how to introduce, apply & adapt MSP® within an organisation

MSP Foundation, 5th Edition

Helping you achieve successful outcomes from transformational change

MSP® (Managing Successful Programmes) consists of a structured framework for organisations of all sizes and from all sectors to improve practices, offer better services and more effectively prepare for the future. It is a proven programme management best practice leading to the successful delivery of transformational change.

MSP® consists of a set principles, governance themes and a transformational flow to provide the route map for the programme lifecycle. It is very flexible and can be to tailored to serve the needs of any circumstances.

Who is MSP® for?

MSP® is addressed to:

• Programme managers
• Project managers
• Project delivery managers and team members
• Business change managers and team members
• Anyone who works following the MSP guidance

MSP® benefits for the professional

• Shows you how to manage programmes through programme management best practice and deliver transformational change successfully
• Helps you achieve successful outcomes from transformational change
• Proves your expertise and know how

MSP® benefits for the organisation

• Applies a common framework for all programmes
• Adds value by concentrating on benefits
• Helps the alignment of corporate strategy, delivery mechanisms for change and business-as-usual environment
• Improves productivity through progress monitoring, performance assessment and benefits realisation
• Assists in future strategies refinement by encouraging feedback
• Offers best practice guidance to all organisations of any type or size

MSP® 5th Edition Foundation Course Outline

Our MSP® Foundation training course covers the following topics:

Module 1: Introduction

• What is a Programme?
• Why Use Programme Management?
• Overcoming Common Challenges
• Programme Environment

Module 2: MSP® Principles

• Principles
• Lead with Purpose
• Collaborate Across Boundaries
• Deal with Ambiguity
• Align with Priorities
• Deploy Diverse Skills
• Realise Measurable Benefits
• Bring Pace and Value

Module 3: MSP® Processes

• Programme Lifecycle

Module 4: An Introduction to MSP Themes

• Programme Governance
• Fit with Corporate Governance
• Plan – Do – Check – Act Cycle
• Programme Strategy
• Programme Plans

Module 5: Identify Programme

• Purpose
• Objectives
• Process Activity
• Programme Mandate
• Activities
• Responsibilities
• Application of the Themes in this Process

Module 6: Organisation

• Purpose
• Key Relationships with Principles
• Governance Approach
• Risk Appetite
• Organisation Structure
• Sponsoring Group
• Programme Board
• Programme Office
• Individual Roles
• Senior Responsible Owner (SRO)
• Programme Manager
• Business Change Manager (BCM)
• Tailoring Programme Governance
• Additional Governance Support Offices
• Additional Individual Roles
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Stakeholder Engagement Approach
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Plan
• Preparing for Change
• Focus of the Key Roles for the Theme

Module 7: Design the Outcomes

• Purpose
• Objectives
• Process Activity
• Activities
• Responsibilities
• Applications of the Theme in this Process

Module 8: Design

• Purpose
• Key Relationships with Principles
• Design Approach
• Vision Statement
• Benefits
• Types of Benefits
• Path to Benefits
• Benefit Map (Top-down)
• Benefit Map (Bottom-Up)
• Understanding Benefits
• Measuring and Realising Benefits
• Benefit Profile
• Risk Identification and Prioritisation
• Types of Programme Risk
• Risk Prioritisation
• Target Operating Model
• Current and Target Operating Models
• Focus of Key Roles for the Theme

Module 9: Plan Progressive Delivery 

• Purpose
• Objectives
• Context
• Activities
• Responsibilities
• Application of the Themes in This Process