Outcome & Benefits Management

One of the most effective techniques for modelling the scale of the challenge represented by an organisation’s portfolio of programmes and stand alone projects is Benefits Management with the related discipline of Outcome Modelling. Transformational change programmes are characterised by benefits-driven planning and managing of the realisation of benefits, in order to achieve strategic outcomes from the additional capability projects deliver. Benefits Realisation Management is becoming much more prominent within Programme Management, but there is still a dearth of practical experience. The PRINCE2 2009 Refresh has also introduced for the first time the ideas of benefits management within a project. This event also explores Benefits Management within the context of project management.   The objectives of this event are to understand: •    How to identify & clearly define benefits at the outset, and to link them to strategic outcomes •    How business areas can become committed to realising ‘their’ defined benefits with ownership and responsibility for ‘adding value’ throughout the process •    How to drive forward the process of realising benefits, including measurement, tracking & recording as benefits are realised

This event has been designed for staff within (for example) a Portfolio Office, Strategic Planning Unit or  Centre of Excellence, as well as to Portfolio Analysts, Enterprise Project Management software experts and P3O Specialists needing more detail on Benefits Management. It will also be of interest to Programme Directors or Managers, Programme Office staff, Business Change Managers, Benefit Owners, Project Managers, Project Boards, SROs and Project Office staff working on projects that are changed with realising or demonstrating benefits.

The following topics will be covered: •    Outcome Modelling •    Benefits Identification •    Benefits Definition •    Benefits Preparation •    Benefits Realisation •    Benefits Tracking •    The Benefits Framework

This event will be facilitated by Alan Ferguson, AFA’s Managing Director. Alan has been involved in updating the most recent Best Practice management guidance and is in demand to deliver master classes and other training events throughout Europe. Since founding AFA, Alan has delivered assignments in numerous locations as far afield as New York and Canberra; his experience of both public & private sector organisations is unsurpassed.

This is a two-day event.

This event will take place approximately every two months in London, Cambridge or Manchester. All venues have been chosen for their modern equipment and ease of access from major road, rail and air routes. Alternatively client events can be arranged on-site or at a suitable venue nearby.

Open course places cost £795+VAT per delegate. Included in the cost of the event are: •    Joining Instructions •    OGC publication: ‘Managing Successful Programmes Pocketbook’ •    Printed Course Material •    Daytime Refreshments Joining instructions are sent out approximately 2 - 3 weeks before the course start date. We would be pleased to provide you with a quote for an in-house event, based on location and delegate numbers. Please contact us for further information.