Governing a Programme

This section deals with designing and implementing the governance arrangements for the programme.  The term 'governance' is defined here as the functions, processes, procedures and responsibilities that define how the programme is to be setup, managed and controlled.  Programme governance provides the backdrop for all activities of managing the programme and achieving the programme's outcomes.

Reporting, monitoring and control

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What you need to do

The procedures and responsibilities for reporting, monitoring and control defined in the Programme Plan need to be implemented across the programme and its projects.

Problem areas requiring management attention should be escalated and actioned as soon as possible to prevent the programme losing momentum and moving off track.

Points to consider

Reporting arrangements, information content and frequencies will differ from programme to programme. 

The Programme Manager and SRO should agree the reporting arrangements that keep both fully informed without over-burdening with too much information.