Course Information

Introduction

Executive-level decisions determine whether projects deliver value. Weak governance creates delays, scope creep, and missed benefits. Over five days you will learn to set decision rights, assurance routines, and benefit-tracking that fit your organization. The focus is practical tools, clear accountabilities, and repeatable practices you can apply immediately.

Objectives

1. Establish a governance structure with defined decision rights, charters, and RACI matrices.
2. Define and enforce stage-gates, approval criteria, and assurance checkpoints across the project lifecycle.
3. Implement risk and change-control processes to reduce rework and limit exposure.
4. Design measurable benefits and a tracking regime that links delivery to strategic objectives.
5. Prepare and run governance forums: concise reporting, chaired decision meetings, and effective escalations.

Who Should Attend?

1. Program Managers responsible for multiple, interdependent projects.
2. Portfolio Managers overseeing investment prioritization and resource allocation.
3. Project Sponsors and Executive Sponsors accountable for project outcomes.
4. PMO Directors and PMO Managers setting governance standards and controls.
5. Heads of Transformation, Strategy, or Change leading strategic initiatives.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.