LEADING COMPLEX
PROJECTS &
PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMME CONTENT
DAY ONE
Module 1 - Introductions & Course Overview - SC
• Tutor/Participants meet/greet
• Course objectives, expectations and outcomes
Module 2 – Project & Programme Management Status – Discussion - SC
An interactive overview of where Project & Programme Management came from
and where it is going.
• The four eras of PPM (Project & Programme Management)
• Current Trends and Expectations
• Consequences for PPM Professionals
• Why current PPM leadership still fails
Module 3 – PPM Simulation One - Team Exercise - SC
A fast moving, deeply involving and fun team simulation which highlights the key
areas for discussion and reflection.
• Complex communication & leadership
• The paradox of control
• Expectation Management
Lunch
Module 4 – Managing Project Complexity - NT
What is ‘project complexity’ and why is it important? The results of Cranfield
research over many years.
• What makes projects complex to manage?
• How can we respond to and actively manage complexities?
• What practical steps can we take in our organisations?
Module 5 – Story One – It’s not Rocket Science –SC
A fascinating case study of how an organisation lost control of its PPM leadership
• PPM performance under stress
• Optimism bias
• Organisational PPM learning
Module 6 – Review of Day One – SC
Dinner
Evening - Skim Read Simulation Case Study
DAY TWO
Module 7 – Simulation Two – Team exercise – SC
A highly sophisticated and fast paced computer PPM simulation which explores
complex stakeholder relationships.
• Stakeholder identification and management
• Benefits realisation
• Communication complexities
• Learning & Reflection
Module 8 – The Business of Complex Projects – NT
How can you gain competitive advantage through your project business? Our
research shows how this is feasible while simultaneously reducing complexity.
• Strategic intent - what is your competitive aspiration for PPM?
• Focus – what are your priorities?
• Fit – how well are these priorities aligned?
• Configuration – what can you do to meet your priorities?
Module 9 – Story Two – Flying Through Complexity – SC
An incredible true story to pull the whole course together and show how one PPM
professional saved the World!
• Multi-complexity management
• Situational PPM Leadership
• Power, politics and PPM
• Where to now?
Course Close
Optional – Follow up telephone coaching Sessions
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