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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.
Programs benefit from a vision statement, but vision statements are commonly mistaken for mission statements. This course provides information on the difference between the two, why a vision is important in any type of program, and how it can be used effectively for stakeholder engagement. Join Claudine Peet as she explains how to plan a program, ensuring that it aligns with corporate strategy, ultimately increasing the success of the program. After outlining an overview, she shares tips for how to achieve program objectives, define a strong vision statement, spearhead communications between participants, create a target operating model, conduct a gap analysis, and more.
Overview
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Programs: The big picture
- Strategic context of a program
- Defining program drivers
- Achieving program objectives
- 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
- Plan communication of the vision
- Changing the vision
- What is a target operating model (TOM)?
- TOM tools and techniques
- Gap analysis
- Identifying projects to deliver the TOM
- Presenting the TOM
- Next steps
