Conduct feasibility studies. | Conduct information gathering and research. |
Conduct requirements gathering. | Develop a problem statement. |
Develop a budget plan / proposal. | Develop a communication plan. |
Develop a procurement plan. | Develop a program schedule. |
Develop a program strategy / road map. | Develop business plans / business cases. |
Document a program definition, overview, mission and vision. | Document alternative approaches that were considered. |
Document assumptions. | Document dependencies and constraints. |
Document program processes or reference a standard or framework that will be used. | Document program structure, roles and responsibilities. |
Document program success criteria. | Establish partnerships. |
Estimate duration and cost for program / project tasks and activities. | Financial analysis such as a return on investment calculation. |
Identify stakeholders. | Identify business / stakeholder / customer needs. |
Identify how change will be managed and controlled. | Identify program and project deliverables and milestones. |
Identify program benefits and target outcomes. | Identify program goals and objectives. |
Identify program risks. | Identify projects that will fall under the program. |
Identify resource requirements. | Plan to manage program risks. |
Structure program governance. |
| Overview: Program Planning | ||
Type | ||
Definition | The practice of planning an ongoing initiative. | |
Related Concepts | ||
