Mastering Programme Management - Weekly Newsletter


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1 December 2024

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Hey friend,

First newsletter of December and another year is almost done. Sheesh there have been massive changes this year. I need to write my annual review and goals for 2025. That should come out in a newsletter soon so stay tuned for that.

Some Thoughts

I did an interesting thought exercise this week. Iā€™ll call it the ā€œwhat would I doā€ exercise. It originally comes from Tony Robins. I asked myself; ā€œWhat would I do if I was the worldā€™s best project manager?ā€. Iā€™ll tell you the answer to that question in a future newsletter. But the exercise is important. Substitute in your own questions and use the answers to guide your next steps. What would I do if I was ā€œan amazing dadā€ or ā€œa leader in the business worldā€ or ā€œtaking charge of my healthā€. Let me know what you come up with.

What you will learn this week:

ā˜€ļø The importance of Programme Management

šŸŒ How activities SHOULD be done

šŸ„ The interconnected nature of risks


Mastering Programme Management: A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome, fellow project management professionals, to a comprehensive guide on mastering Programme Management. As seasoned project managers, we understand the complexities and challenges that come with overseeing multiple projects within a programme. In this guide, we will delve into the essential steps and strategies to effectively manage programmes, drawing from years of hands-on experience and successful project implementations.

Introduction

Programme management is a discipline that coordinates and aligns multiple interrelated projects with the aim of achieving strategic business objectives. Unlike project management, which focuses on the execution of individual projects, programme management deals with the holistic view of how various projects fit together to deliver value to an organization. It involves defining the overall programme strategy, establishing governance structures, allocating resources, managing dependencies and risks, and ensuring that all projects within the programme are aligned with the organizationā€™s goals. Programme managers oversee the collective progress of projects, facilitating communication and collaboration among project teams while maintaining a clear line of sight on the broader objectives.

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Postscript

Did you know we have passed the 100 mark in articles on our website? And if you add Medium, Substack and LinkedIn, we are way above 300. Pretty crazy. And crazy to see how the articles have evolved over time. For fun, here's the very first article published on our site: Basic of Notion AI for Project Managers.

Until next time,

Jonathan (The Effective Project Manager)


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