CHAPTER 4

Program Management

  • Uncertainty refers to the means to achieve outcomes, whereas ambiguity refers to the degree of change in goals over time.
  • Program management aims to govern project sets in uncertain and ambiguous environments to achieve synergy and pursue strategic ideals.
  • Program management is concerned with the integration of multiple project deliverables to maximize opportunities inherent in change.
  • Transformations to meet ambiguous goals in an uncertain future exceed the capabilities of traditional project management.

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What Is a Program?

A program is a set of interconnected projects, all pursuing a benefit ...

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