Short Summary*

This workshop will address appraisal or confirmation of strategic goals and adoption of management philosophy and frameworks, setting up information and support systems and development of the underpinning competencies required. It makes a case for relating all program management decisions over program life cycle to strategic objectives. Under this approach strategic objectives are used to align and or integrate both downstream and upstream processes, information, teams and activities. Students will be exposed to the latest concepts, systems and techniques, which will assist in the implementation of strategic project/program management methodology in the field. The workshop will cover:

introduction to program management philosophy and framework, and comparison with traditional approaches to management of large projects;
the contemporary models of program management (e.g. defence, aerospace, construction, etc.);
formulation/confirmation of program goals and strategies;
decision evaluation and optimisation techniques including risks and uncertainty management;
managing the project operability, quality and functionality;
management of due diligence and long term liabilities within an integrated program/project management framework;

Notes:
*Intensive lecture sessions in each unit are followed by tutorial and case studies or project work sessions for deep learning outcomes. A knowledge assessment will be conducted for those participants wishing to obtain a Certificate of Completion of a given unit of study.