Hi, I've been asked to help set up a programme within an organisation where some of the projects already exist among other existing programmes within the business. Is it possible to have projects that are part of more than one programme? I don't think I have come across this before. Am I missing something? Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
If the programs are subprograms of the main program you are managing then projects can be part of multiple sub-programs but I haven't come across a project that is part of two or more programs that have different strategic objectives - It will be difficult to manage such a project and my advise would be to move them under one program only.
The situation you describe occurs when some product is a component of multiple different more-complex products.
An airbag might be developed for different models of car, each requiring its own specific testing and certification. Each model of car would have its own program, typically with the majority of the work under the model delivering first and separate projects to integrate and certify on subsequent models. Changing business software often works the same way with one program chosen to go first and work out the issues before implementation on the other programs. Saving Changes...
Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
In my personal experience, this will create multiple dependences that should be avoided. Review the teams configuration could help on that. The software industry has adopted one model that could help to create teams: feature oriented team vs component oriented team. So, what you ask for is possible. But could be a nightmare.
Hello programs aggregate projects AND other activities, tasks and actions that contribute to the benefits realization plan. If there are projects in other programs that contribute to the program, i would add it to the benefits plan and monitor them in order to guarantee its outputs contribute to the program plan.
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Apr 10, 2024 4:50 PM
anonymous
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Thank you, I think this answer resolves my confusion very well. Really appreciate your time to respond to my question.
I agree with Sergio. Avoid multiple dependencies as much as you can. Saving Changes...
Anonymous
Apr 09, 2024 5:31 AM
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Hello programs aggregate projects AND other activities, tasks and actions that contribute to the benefits realization plan. If there are projects in other programs that contribute to the program, i would add it to the benefits plan and monitor them in order to guarantee its outputs contribute to the program plan.
Thank you, I think this answer resolves my confusion very well. Really appreciate your time to respond to my question. Saving Changes...
Anonymous
Apr 08, 2024 11:08 PM
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If the programs are subprograms of the main program you are managing then projects can be part of multiple sub-programs but I haven't come across a project that is part of two or more programs that have different strategic objectives - It will be difficult to manage such a project and my advise would be to move them under one program only.
Thanks Rami Saving Changes...
Anonymous
Apr 09, 2024 5:15 AM
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In my personal experience, this will create multiple dependences that should be avoided. Review the teams configuration could help on that. The software industry has adopted one model that could help to create teams: feature oriented team vs component oriented team. So, what you ask for is possible. But could be a nightmare.
Many thanks Sergio
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1 reply by Sergio Luis Conte
Apr 10, 2024 5:30 PM
Sergio Luis Conte
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You are welcome
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Sergio Luis ConteHelping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based OrganizationsBuenos Aires, Argentina
Apr 10, 2024 4:52 PM
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Many thanks Sergio
You are welcome Saving Changes...
Michael BrowningDirector, Cybersecurity| Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, United States
Great discussion, thank you for the read! Saving Changes...
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