Program Benefits Management
Description
Comprehensive study of benefits identification, planning, realization, and sustainment throughout the program lifecycle.
Learning Objectives
Students will master the complete benefits management lifecycle including identification of tangible and intangible benefits, development of benefits realization plans, implementation of measurement frameworks, and establishment of sustainment strategies to ensure long-term value delivery from program investments.
Topics (10)
Visual and analytical techniques for mapping benefit flows, identifying dependencies, and understanding cause-effect relationships.
Comprehensive planning methodologies for benefits realization including timelines, responsibilities, measurement criteria, and risk mitigation.
Development of KPIs, metrics, measurement methodologies, and reporting systems for benefits tracking and evaluation.
Financial modeling, ROI analysis, NPV calculations, and cost-benefit analysis for program benefits evaluation.
Operational frameworks for continuous benefits monitoring, progress tracking, and corrective action implementation.
Transition planning, handover processes, operational readiness, and sustainment strategies for continued benefit realization.
Optimization techniques, benefit enhancement opportunities, and continuous improvement approaches for maximizing program value.
Sustainment planning, long-term monitoring, organizational embedding, and continuous value delivery mechanisms.
Systematic approaches to discovering, documenting, and classifying potential benefits including financial, operational, strategic, and stakeholder benefits.
Governance frameworks, committee structures, decision-making processes, and accountability mechanisms for benefits management.