George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
There is rarely any comments here on the PgMP exam, or questions, suggestions, discussions.
Any idea why?
pmcollege.com, defines program management as the process of managing several related projects, often with the intention of improving an organization’s performance. The discipline of program management requires a refined set of business and leadership skills that are vastly different from that of a project manager. Saving Changes...
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George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
It also states that being an effective program manager still requires a firm foothold in project management as the discipline of program management is the next logical step in the career progression.
Post your inquiries about the PgMP, someone of the gurus here might be able to answer. Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Lewis,
the PMI standard defines a program as 'related projects, subsidiary programs and program activities managed in a coordinated manner to obtain benefits not available from managing them individually'.
So the core reason why we have programs are the benefits. Benefit management consequently is one of 5 domains in the standard (the others being strategy alignment, stakeholder mgmt, governance and life cycle mgmt).
It is a frequent misunderstanding that programs are just large projects or that any grouping of projects forms a program. It is the benefits.
If a standalone project wants to deliver benefits, you find nothing about that in the PMBoK, you may chose to look at the Program standard instead.
There is a small percentage of folks who pursue a credential just to differentiate themselves. I did this when I got the RMP back in 2011.
Unfortunately, most folks will be followers who will pursue one once it starts to show up in job postings. The PgMP isn't there yet.
Kiron
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Jan 17, 2018 4:21 PM
George Lewis
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Kiron - that might be the reason. It is sad that there is not much movement here though.
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Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Kiron,
yes, PgMP isn't there yet. I hope that the need for more project successes will further drive benefits management and as a result program management.
Some people like myself pursue their own development out of curiosity, to grow and mature themselves, in areas of their interest. And then a certificate is a nice reminder that I did complete it.
It's not all about money and competition.
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Jan 17, 2018 4:20 PM
George Lewis
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Kiron - that might be the reason.
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George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Jan 17, 2018 3:20 PM
Replying to Thomas Walenta
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Kiron,
yes, PgMP isn't there yet. I hope that the need for more project successes will further drive benefits management and as a result program management.
Some people like myself pursue their own development out of curiosity, to grow and mature themselves, in areas of their interest. And then a certificate is a nice reminder that I did complete it.
It's not all about money and competition.
Kiron - that might be the reason. Saving Changes...
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Jan 17, 2018 3:01 PM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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George -
There is a small percentage of folks who pursue a credential just to differentiate themselves. I did this when I got the RMP back in 2011.
Unfortunately, most folks will be followers who will pursue one once it starts to show up in job postings. The PgMP isn't there yet.
Kiron
Kiron - that might be the reason. It is sad that there is not much movement here though. Saving Changes...
George LewisProgram/Project Manager| DXC Technology CompanyHeredia, Costa Rica
Jan 17, 2018 2:57 PM
Replying to Thomas Walenta
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Lewis,
the PMI standard defines a program as 'related projects, subsidiary programs and program activities managed in a coordinated manner to obtain benefits not available from managing them individually'.
So the core reason why we have programs are the benefits. Benefit management consequently is one of 5 domains in the standard (the others being strategy alignment, stakeholder mgmt, governance and life cycle mgmt).
It is a frequent misunderstanding that programs are just large projects or that any grouping of projects forms a program. It is the benefits.
If a standalone project wants to deliver benefits, you find nothing about that in the PMBoK, you may chose to look at the Program standard instead.
There are now more than 2500 PgMPs.
Thomas, thanks for your reply! Saving Changes...
Harish RanganathaPgMP coach and Program Manager Consultant| ACEPROBangalore, Kar., India
