Case Studies
A UK Charity: Project and Programme Managment Framework
Client contact: Finance Director
Parkwell staff: 2 consultants
Objectives and project background
Our client manages multiple housing projects and felt that the requirement to demonstrate significant improvement across all aspects of its business necessitated improved programme and project management (PPM) capability.
Parkwell was engaged to provide an assessment of their current project / programme capabilities and establish a management framework and tools to address any issues.
Further to this we were asked to deliver any necessary training.
Anticipated benefits
- Improved efficiency and effectiveness of projects in response to targets and reviews.
- Improving and developing project and programme management capacity and capability.
- Addressing a sub-optimal record of delivery.
- Ability to realise project benefits where current methodologies have failed.
Scope and boundaries
- Assessment of the organisations current state with regard to project and programme management.
- Development of a suitable programme and project management framework.
- Delivery of training in appropriate tools and methods.
Parkwell provided the consultants and trainers whilst our client provided key staff from throughout the organisation.
Deliverables
- Methodology documentation and the provision of appropriate tools.
- A detailed document assessing the organisations training needs.
- A series of training courses.
Project conclusion
Parkwell successfully delivered an improved programme and project management framework. A training programme was delivered to our clients personnel. The organisation has ‘cascaded’ the new standards throughout organisations it partners with.