Programs serve as a crucial link between strategy and the execution of business results, and organizations implement them to achieve strategic goals. Although the practice of program management has evolved alongside project management, the root causes of program failure persist. In Practitioner’s Guide to Program Management, Irene Didinsky offers a standardized approach to program management, addressing knowledge gaps and variations across industries. This step-by-step guide walks readers through all key components of effective program management, using a case study example of an actual process improvement program.

The book discusses the qualities of excellence in program leadership, the importance of organizational strategy alignment throughout the program life cycle, how a program realizes benefits, and how to manage conflicting priorities of stakeholders. It also provides an historical overview of the professionalization of the field, outlines the logistics of forming a program management community of practice, and concludes with a glossary of terms.

With this comprehensive resource in hand, practitioners can expect to thrive and guarantee the success of their programs. The book is ideal for anyone involved in program management, offering practical insights and strategies for success.

Practitioner’s Guide to Program Management by Irene Didinsky (Author), published by Project Management Institute on June 1, 2017. It includes 233 pages and has the ISBN-10 of 1628253681 and ISBN-13 of 978-1628253689.