Design Theme - Ch5 Flashcards
What is the purpose of the Design Theme?
-Describe how programmes are designed to ensure that the end-state is clear, and the benefits and risks are understood.
-Describe how to create the target operating model, and how to understand the gap between the current and future states.
What does the Design Approach outline?
The questions that the programme strategy must address as a minimum.
What questions in the programme strategy does the design approach answer?
-How will the vision for the programme be agreed and approved?
-How will the benefits for the programme be agreed and approved?
-How will the target operating model be defined and approved?
-How will the risks to achievement of the benefits be captured and prioritised?
What is the MSP definition of ‘vision’?
The desired future stage of the investing organisation(s) after the programme is completed
What are the characteristics of a good vision statement?
-Snapshot of future
-Stakeholder interests
-Easily understood
-Concise
-Compelling
-Why the status quo is not an option
What should a good vision statement avoid?
-Definite Timings
-Detailed Targets
-Details that Detract
What is the MSP definition of a ‘Benefit’?
The measurable improvement resulting from an outcome perceived as an advantage by the investing organisation(s) and which contributes towards one or more organisational objectives.
What is the MSP definition of a ‘Dis-benefit’?
The measurable decline resulting from an outcome perceived as negative by the investing organisation(s) and which detracts from one or more organisational objectives.
What are the two higher-level types of Benefit?
-Efficiency. Creating results with fewer resources;cost reduction.
-Effectiveness. Creating better results; improved adaptability.
What are the minimum contents of a benefit profile?
Describe - What is the benefit.
Observe - What will be different.
Attribute - Where will it occur.
Measure - How and when will it be measured.
Why is the MSP definition of a ‘Programme Risk’?
An uncertain event that,if it occurs, will have an effect on the achievement of the programme’s objectives. The exposure of the programme’s objectives to risk is determined by multiplying the perceived likelihood of each threat or opportunity occurring by an estimate of the size of its impact on one or more of the objectives.
