From the course: Program Management Foundations (2019)
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Next-phase planning
From the course: Program Management Foundations (2019)
Next-phase planning
- As a Program Manager, one of the most important things you do is plan. In fact, you never stop planning. Planning is an ongoing activity, because each phase of the program normally takes place over many months, and delivers multiple projects, so it's essential that you know how and when to plan. Once the program's underway, new phases should be planned near the end of the previous phase, and there are a number of factors that need to be taken into account to do this. Consider which projects are likely to be delivered during the next phase, consult with the business change managers about the business priorities, and expected capability for the next phase. Another very important inclusion in the plan are the transition activities. Transition is everything that happens from the time a project output is delivered until when the change is fully embedded and delivering benefits. So these activities many include learning and training of staff, and any support and maintenance required. You…
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