Book Contents
Published in digital format for ease of navigation.
Part 1: P3 Management Framework
Introduction
Framework Overview
Purpose & Principles
P3 Management Overview
Framework Architecture
Framework Parts
Lifecycles Architecture
Portfolio Lifecycle
Programme Lifecycle
Project Lifecycle
Governance Framework
Investment Case
Programme Definition
Stakeholder Management
Risk Management
Resource Management
Change Management
Quality Management
Benefits Management
Delivery Oversight
Closing Remarks
Bridge to Part 2
Supporting Materials
Sustainability & Environmental Factors
Case Studies & Best Practice
Digital Enablers & Emerging Capabilities
Technology Integration in P3 Management
AI in Local Government
Templates & Tools Summary
Introduction
Project Management Templates
Programme Management Templates
Portfolio Management Templates
Closing Remarks
Bridge to Part 2
Part 2: P3 Practice Guide
Introduction
Approach
A Lighter leaning Ethos
Practice Guide Chapter & Appendix Summaries
Chapter 1: Context, Enablers & Journey
Understanding Transformation
Business Transformation
Basic Terminology
Transformation vs Change
Transformation vs Incremental Service
Improvement
Transformation Imperative
Context & Pressures
Drivers & Business Needs
Organisation, Vision & Strategy
Human & Cultural Enablers
Building a Transformation Mindset
Cultural Dynamics
Normative Conditions for Success
Transformation Journey
High-Level Journey (Summary)
Low Level Journey (Detail)
The Case for a Structured Approach
Chapter 2: Portfolios, Programmes & Projects
Strategic Portfolios
Thematic Portfolios
Revenue Funded Programmes
Revenue Funded Projects
Portfolio Management Methods
Programme Management Methods
Project Management Methods
PM in AI-Enabled Environments
Chapter 3: Portfolios, Planning & Prioritisation
Portfolio Management
Strategic Planning
Prioritising Strategic Delivery
Concise Model
Strategic Model
Incorporating In-Year Change
Enabling Data & Insights
Chapter 4: Governance, Authority,
Decisions & Escalation
Transformation Governance
Governance in Political Environments
Effective Decision-Making
Decision-Making Routes
Escalation & Conflict
Chapter 5: Programme Lifecycle,
Mobilisation, Design & Controls
Programme Lifecycle Architecture (Revenue)
Purpose, Key Products & Decision Points
Delivery Lifecycle
Gateway Processes (Illustrative)
Getting Started
Programme Mobilisation
Programme Design
Delivery Planning
Delivery & Controls
Rolling Delivery Approach
Budgeting & Financial Control
Dependency Management
Measuring Delivery Progress
Delivery Reporting & Assurance
Knowledge Transfer & Exit Planning
Chapter 6: Leadership Roles, & Delivery
Enablement
Senior Leadership Roles
CPMO Enablement
The Transformation CPMO
CPMO Approach, Benefits & Challenges
CPMO Design Considerations
CPMO Roles & Responsibilities (Indicative, Scalable)
Lean Project Wrapper
Agile in Local Government
Performance Metrics & KPIs
The Transformation Office
The Centre of Excellence
Chapter 7: Building Delivery Capacity & Capability
Creating Delivery Capacity
Resource Planning & Capacity Management
High-Performing Teams
Chapter 8: Stakeholder, Engagement,
Co-Production & Communications
Engagement & Communications Strategies
Stakeholder Engagement
Co-Production
Stakeholder Communications
Chapter 9: Change Management, Leadership &
Change Model Summaries
Managing Change
Change Leadership & Resilience
Change Model Summaries
Chapter 10: Value, Management &
Benefits Realisation
Why Benefits Matter
Benefits Management
Stages of Benefits Management
Roles & Responsibilities
Benefits Governance
Key Success factors
Chapter 11: Capital Schemes Governance,
Guidance & Reporting
Best Practice in Capital Schemes Governance
Funding: Suitable Use of Capital Receipts
Capital Schemes Assessment Guidance
Complexity
Financial Risk
Delivery Risks
Exception Status Escalation
Clienting External Contractors
Strategic Reporting (Capital)
Part 2 Appendices
Appendix 1: Glossary of Terms
Appendix 2, Governance Framework Pack
Delivery Oversight Group
Transformation Change Board
Transformation Programme Board
Transformation Project Board
Invest to Deliver Group
Design Authority
Workforce Board
Appendix 3: Sample CPMO Charter
(Illustrative)
All Staff Awareness
Foundation Knowledge
Intermediate Knowledge
Programme Management Overview
Further Learning
Appendix 4: PM Knowledge
All Staff Awareness Level
Foundation Level Knowledge
Intermediate Level Knowledge
Programme Management Overview
Further Learning
Appendix 5: Detailed Project Planning
Introduction
General Approach
Planning Definitions & Terminology
Context, Needs & Types of Plans
Objectives, Responsibilities & Standards
Basics & Other Planning Considerations
Agile Planning
Guidance Refresh
About Estimating
Planning Limitations
Glossary of Planning Terms
Appendix 6: MSP-Aligned Steps
Introduction
Identifying a Programme
Defining a Programme
Governing a Programme
Sustaining Business as Usual
Managing the Projects Portfolio
Managing Benefits
Appendix 7: PDD-Aligned Steps
Introduction
Programme Definition Team
Programme Vision
Programme Blueprint
Benefits Roles
Key Stakeholders
Programme Projects Portfolio
Portfolio Project Tranches
Programme Organisation Structure
Programme Business Case(s)
Programme Governance
Programme Strategies
Programme Plans
Appendix 8: CPMO & Transformation
Diagnostics & Tools
CPMO Diagnostic
Organisational Readiness Diagnostic
Programme Readiness Diagnostic
Sponsor / SRO Development Toolkit
Leadership Diagnostic
Stakeholder Engagement Diagnostic
Adoption & Reinforcement Diagnostic
Part 1: Short Adoption Diagnostic
Part 2: Full Adoption Diagnostic
Benefits Toolkit
Invest to Deliver Procedure (I2D)
Invest to Deliver Forms (Illustrative)
Appendix 9: Template Field Catalogue
(Illustrative)
Tables Index
Project Management Templates
Programme Management Templates
Portfolio Management Templates
Appendix 10: Establishing the Transformation Mandate
Starting Position: Reality Check
Days 01-30: Discovery Without Commitment (some will already be underway)
Days 31-60: Positioning and Mandate Formation
Days 61-90: Controlled Momentum
End-State at Day 90: Minimum Viable Success
Underlying Principles: Pace Discipline
Resourcing the First 90 Days: Pragmatic Baseline
Critical Challenge (Pressure Points)
Appendix 11: Factoring Proximity Into Risk Assessment
Introduction
The Linitation of Likelihood x Impact Scoring
Proximity: The MIssing Dimension
The Escalation Dynamic
When it Matters Most
A note on Calibration
A note on Scoring Discipline
A note on Scoring Scale
Appendix 12: Tables, Figures & Indexes
Tables Index
Figures Index
Alphabetic Index
Thematic Index