Defining program governance and structure

May 3, 2007 @ PPM Methodology from Michael F. Hanford

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from The Rational Edge: Increasingly, large enterprises are recognizing that good governance is a requirement for ensuring the alignment of major program initiatives with business strategy and direction. This latest article in a series on program management describes best practices for defining the functions and roles involved in the governance of a large program effort. As a large program effort mobilizes, there are components and work results that should become part of the foundation supporting the program's forward progress. This solid foundation can then provide "traction" for the program's forward movement, serving as a reference framework. This "body of certainty" guides further work, provides a basis for understanding the context required for decisions, and allows participants to easily locate parties responsible for specific work areas. These components and work results may include published practices for program staff to follow, role definitions, specifications for allowable decisions, and so forth. They also encompass the creation of organizational structures, such as an organizational model and a governing body. This article will focus on the latter, examining how to define an effective program governance structure. Read More...


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