Programme Management Principles
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Programme Management Principles: example questions & answers
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In MSP, which term describes an organisational endeavour created to deliver outcomes and benefits related to a set of strategic objectives, typically lasting several years?
- AA work package
- BA task
- CA project
- DA programme✓
Answer: A programme is a temporary, flexible organisation created to coordinate and oversee the implementation of related projects and activities to deliver outcomes and benefits related to strategic objectives.
MSP defines a fixed set of programme management principles. Which of the following is one of those principles?
- ALead with purpose✓
- BTailor to suit the project environment
- CFocus on products
- DManage by exception
Answer: 'Lead with purpose' is one of the seven MSP principles; the others are collaborate across boundaries, deal with ambiguity, align with priorities, deploy diverse skills, realize measurable benefits, and bring pace and value.
What is the primary purpose of MSP principles?
- AThey define the detailed structure and the content that is required in every project plan within the programme
- BThey replace the need for governance themes
- CThey are universal characteristics common to successful transformations that guide behaviour and decisions✓
- DThey are mandatory documents that must be produced
Answer: MSP principles are the common factors that underpin the success of any transformation; they are derived from lessons learned and guide the mindset and decisions of those involved.
Which MSP principle emphasises building and embedding new capabilities in a phased manner rather than all at once?
- ADeploy diverse skills
- BRealize measurable benefits
- CBring pace and value✓
- DLead with purpose
Answer: 'Bring pace and value' supports delivering change in increments and tranches so value is felt early and risk is reduced, rather than holding everything back for one large release.