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a CompetenCy model
for program managers
Introduction
Programs can vary from an internal initiative to improve overall
program management processes, or to increase maturity in project,
program, and portfolio management, to the implementation of an
enterprise resource planning (ERP) program or the building of a new
aircraft or submarine. e need for competent program managers who
can initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and control these complex under-
takings has never been greater. An increasing number of the authors’
clients expect to initiate improvement in their program management
capabilities, including training, professional development activities,
methodologies, and processes, in the next two y