Program Management: Enabling Value Driven Change

An advanced course from UMD and USMx

Course Description

Unlock the secrets of successful program management with this advanced course from UMD and USMx. "Program Management: Enabling Value Driven Change" is a comprehensive four-week journey that will revolutionize your understanding of how portfolios, programs, and projects interrelate to drive organizational success. With a staggering 70% of Digital Transformation programs failing, this course equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to be part of the successful 30%.

What students will learn

  • Master key program management principles and leadership skills
  • Understand the program lifecycle role in executing strategies
  • Develop an exploring mindset for innovative problem-solving
  • Learn to create value-driven roadmaps and work breakdown structures
  • Gain insights into digital transformation programs and change management
  • Discover the importance of resource management and stakeholder engagement
  • Understand the critical role of program sponsors in achieving business goals
  • Learn to develop effective risk management strategies and meaningful dashboards
  • Create program roadmaps that integrate team focus, training, and expertise
  • Understand the relationship between program management and change management

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for this course. However, a basic understanding of project management concepts and business strategy would be beneficial.

Course Coverage

  • The relationships among portfolios, programs, and projects
  • Alignment of programs, project plans, and strategies with portfolio management
  • Linking processes between program management and change management
  • Resource management and program roles
  • The role of program sponsors in achieving business goals
  • Creating and using program roadmaps
  • Understanding and managing project interdependencies
  • Developing an end-to-end joint vision and clear strategic goals
  • The importance of empathy and human connection in program management
  • Context validation's role in program success

Who this course is for

  • Aspiring program managers
  • Project managers looking to advance their careers
  • Business leaders involved in organizational change initiatives
  • Professionals interested in digital transformation
  • Anyone seeking to understand the complexities of program management

Real-world Application

The skills acquired in this course are directly applicable to real-world scenarios, enabling learners to:

  • Lead successful digital transformation initiatives
  • Improve organizational change management processes
  • Enhance strategic decision-making in program and portfolio management
  • Develop more effective program roadmaps and work breakdown structures
  • Improve stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Better align projects with organizational goals and strategies
  • Implement risk management strategies for complex programs
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Syllabus

Week 1: Understanding Program Value and Excellence

  • The role of programs in delivering strategic outcomes
  • Case examples and the "conductor" analogy
  • Tailoring program delivery for speed and quality
  • Simulating complexity for better customer-centered solutions

Week 2: Change Management and Digital Transformation

  • Future changemakers and strategic results
  • Change management and excellence models
  • Integrated decision-making in program management
  • Digital transformation model combining culture, systems, and people attributes

Week 3: Program Sponsorship and Stakeholder Management

  • The role of the program sponsor
  • Program Management Office (PMO) mission
  • Stakeholder tiers and program focus
  • Connecting program goals and project interdependencies
  • Developing a program leader mindset

Week 4: Strategic Vision and Program Success

  • Developing an end-to-end joint vision
  • Aligning strategic goals with program value
  • The Program Management Office and PMI principles
  • Empathy and human connection in program management
  • Context validation for program success

This course offers a unique opportunity to master the art and science of program management, enabling you to drive value-driven change and excel in today's complex business environment.