ABOUT THE EVENT

In the next instalment of the PMSA Knowledge Series authors Jurie Steyn, Freek van Heerden and Davida van der Walt share insights from their recently published book, 'Programme Management for Owner Teams'.

Successful industrial and infrastructure programmes do not happen by chance.

Business owners need to ensure that their capital investments result in benefits to the stakeholders in a manner that ensures a sustainable business. Taking a business concept from inception to a successful business requires a great deal of experience and insight into the way organisations and large capital projects work in practice.

All stakeholders in these ventures have a critical role to play.   Programme management teams with the responsibility for protecting the owners interests may feel inadequately prepared for the overwhelming complexities involved.

Freek van Heerden, Jurie Steyn and Davida van der Walt each come from the capital project environment.  Each brings decades of relevant project experience in complimentary areas. During this event the speakers share their insights and experience offering practical advice and a proven framework.

About the book

The intent of this book is to summarise what programme management entails. It provides a practical overview and understanding of what programme management is compared to managing a single project or a portfolio of projects. This is done from an owner team perspective.
The book provides guidelines, case study examples, as well as the tools required in all the relevant areas of project and programme management. Programmes are covered from initial inception through to final completion, focusing not only on achieving project objectives, but also on the overall business objectives of the programme. The focus and level of detail required from an owner programme management team are covered. 
The book covers programme initiation and shaping, business ethics, obtaining alignment amongst stakeholders, planning, organising and control aspects, communication and nurturing of the team throughout the lifecycle of the programme.

For whom is the book intended?

The premise is that readers are familiar with the terminology and practice of project management and are seeking to advance their understanding of programme management. 
An important factor is that the book is written from the viewpoint of the owner organisation and not from the viewpoint of engineering and project management contractors. The owner organisation is that entity for whom the project or programme is being implemented and who will own, operate and manage it in future. Hence the title: Programme management for owner teams – A practical guide to what you need to know.

What background knowledge is needed?

Readers should have a sound understanding of project management and should ideally be in a position where they manage, or are responsible for, multiple projects in an owner organisation. It is not essential to have background knowledge of engineering or strategic business management, although such knowledge will be beneficial.

Please note: The book will be made available for pre-order and collection at the event

DATE

Friday, 28th August 2015

TIME

08:00 – 08:35      Registration and arrival refreshments
08:35 – 08:45      Welcome and introduction by Taryn van Olden, CEO: PMSA
08:45 – 09:15      An introduction to programme management – Jurie Steyn
09:15 – 09:45      Unpacking the sequential steps of a programmes – Freek van Heerden
09:45 – 10:00      Short break
10:00 – 10:30      Unpacking the programme lifecycle essentials – Davida van der Walt
10:30 – 11:00      Q&A and Networking
          

VENUE

Auditorium 2
Microsoft, Bryanston Office
3012 William Nicol Drive
Bryanston
Johannesburg
2191

COST

Members – R150 incl VAT
Non-Members – R250 incl VAT

CANCELLATION POLICY

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