PROGRAMME LEADERSHIP CONSULTING

I hope this is not too stupid a question, but what exactly IS programme leadership consulting? Is it just another word for project management? Does that mean it's a good practice for a management generalist to aim for?

Many thanks

I think you have two issues, the distinction between leadership and management and the ditinction between project and programme.

I see leadership as more motivational, providing direction and vision with Management supporting that by controlling resource use within a more contrained set of circumstances.

I see Programmes as collections of related projects. The formalised models also tie that to benefit realisation, noting that some projects don't realise tangible benefit but are enablers for others.

If a project doesn't realise tangible benefit that I'd be looking to find out what project it's related to which will.

Agree with Random Acts: another school of thought holds that projects are not about benefits at all, they're about deliverables. Benefits come at the level of the programme, which is a collection of related projects geared towards achieving a specified benefit or set of benefits.

Welcome back Boxer!

Boxershorts, first, it's nice to see you around.

Second, on rereading I probably should have taken my latter comments to their proper conclusion, which you've stated.

Thanks Random. And Bonzer.

Happy to be back. Was unsure for a while back there if it was worth it.

But then I considered a lot of the good stuff that goes on here. We are supposed to be providing our insights, ideas and opinions to help people with their questions, after all. Nay-sayers just come with the territory...