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What is a project and what is a programme?

	Projects	Programmes
Definition	‘A project is a temporary organization that is created for the purpose of delivering one or more business products according to an agreed Business Case.’	‘A programme is a temporary flexible organization structure created to coordinate, direct and oversee the implementation of a set of related projects and activities in order to deliver outcomes and benefits relating to an organization’s strategic objectives.
Characteristics	Driven by deliverables Has a defined start and end (finite) Bounded and scoped deliverables Delivers product or outcome Benefits usually realized subsequent to project closure Shorter timescale	Driven by a desired ‘end state’ vision for the business No predefined path Delivers changes to the business capability Coordination of products/outcomes of a number of related projects Benefits realized during the programme and afterwards Longer timescale (may have a lifespan of several years)
Management focus	Detailed specification of how product/s will be created and delivered Control of activities to produce products	High-level specification (of why/what) Stakeholder management Benefit realization Manages dependencies between related projects Manages change acceptance and transition management Integration with corporate strategies

References:

Using PRINCE2™ and MSP® Together byAndy Murray (TSO, 2010)
Managing Successful Programmes (TSO, 2007)
Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2 (TSO, 2009)

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Madisakwane, Phalenyane P

2017-01-11, 10:49

Hello Abigail

Compliments to the new year. I hope you entered well and looking forward to the opportunities presented in 2017.

I would like to … read more
Hello Abigail

Compliments to the new year. I hope you entered well and looking forward to the opportunities presented in 2017.

I would like to express my utmost appreciation for the why the ANTS institution handled my concern regarding my examination mentioned below. The opportunity to go re-write enabled me to pass my exam and be qualified as a PRINCE2 Project Manager. I can’t express my gratitude enough and as a token of my appreciation, I have recommended a few interested people to the institution.

Kind regards
Phalenyane Madisakwane

Mphoza Masemola

2015-05-21, 17:22

Afternoon Matium,

Thanks again Matium for you excellent method of training….there is no ways I would have passed without following your … read more
Afternoon Matium,

Thanks again Matium for you excellent method of training….there is no ways I would have passed without following your approach.
That manual will be the next best thing right after my bible. I believe this will indeed open more opportunities for me. I am looking forward to getting home and having the freedom of doing cartwheels….lol

Regards
Mpho.

Segomotso Matswiri

2015-03-13, 09:25

The instructor was very articulate of issues and was very easy to follow and understand.

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