Creating a Program Strategy

Learn how to create a program strategy that aligns with corporate objectives, define a program vision statement, and determine the target operating model for the program.

Introduction

• Programs: The big picture

1. Overview

• Strategic context of a program
• Defining program drivers
• Achieving program objectives

2. Creating a Vision Statement

• What is a vision statement?
• Planning a vision workshop
• Tools for defining a vision
• Characteristics of good program vision
• Tips for creating a vision statement

3. Communicating the Vision

• Plan communication of the vision
• Changing the vision

4. Creating the Target Operating Model

• What is a target operating model (TOM)?
• TOM tools and techniques
• Gap analysis
• Identifying projects to deliver the TOM
• Presenting the TOM

Conclusion

• Next steps