We respect our clients and know that they know and understand their business better than we do. However, where we can help is in the project and program management of business change and business performance projects and programs.

Business Managers are focused on business as usual and rightly so, however, business success in todays world is in the delivery of business projects (programs or initiatives).

Initially its the selection or prioritisation of the right project then the delivery of the project.

Benefits rarely materialise before a project is completed so it is vital to:

• Safeguard Business as Usual during the execution of a project.
• Ensure that the project is properly planned and resourced.
• Execute the project with pace in order to achieve completion and hence the benefits as early as possible, this also helps to reduce risk.
• Provide sufficient structure for assurance and governance purposes to ensure full compliance with any requirements.

With a business it is vital to not only understand how it currently operates but how any proposed change project or program will affect it.

All businesses are different and at MS Business Partners we recognise this fact, we equally recognise that each business needs to be understood in order for a change project to succeed, that is why we put such emphasis on the role of the Project Support Office (PSO) and/or Program Management Office (PMO).

All businesses have projects and generally these cover a wide range from small to very large. These projects can and often are at varying stages i.e. being reviewed or assessed for their likely value to the business or being executed and implemented. It is very important that these projects are prioritised and managed well, after all their successful completion is the lifeblood of the business. Managing a Portfolio of Projects or Portfolio Management is complex and involves a great deal of detailed information.

A business, company, organisation or a business unit within a global enterprise must have visibility of all projects in order to make informed decisions and therefore reduce risk and increase the likelihood of business success.

It is vital to clearly identify all the projects in a portfolio together with all the key facts about each project.

A key fact about Portfolio Management is the importance of visibility of all the projects in the portfolio at whatever stage they may be at. What we call the Big Picture.

You need to know the scope of a project, the plan or schedule details for timing etc, the cost information and what opportunities it may provide.

All projects have their own unique challenges, from differing management behaviours and work cultures to competing business processes. Whatever the size of your project or program, you need to access the right skills, experience and knowledge to effectively manage tasks, resources, costs and scope.

Project and Program Management is a core competency of MSBP. Our Prince2 practitioners provide both breadth and depth in this discipline, helping clients to deliver difficult and important projects and programs successfully. Our offerings range from planning and project office support to complex strategic program management, coaching and facilitation.

We have built an enviable reputation on our ability to successfully deliver projects and programs for our clients vital business performance and business change projects globally.
Our unique pro-active, hands-on and challenging approach ensures that clients projects are delivered in a timely and cost effective manner with pace as a vital ingredient to achieving the project objective and hence the benefits to our clients.

MSBP will act as the Project or Program Manager should this be required by our client. This is necessary on occasions where a client may not have a suitable resource available or where there is an element of independence required for regulatory, compliance or some other assurance reasons.

Our Project and Program Management has one fundamental aim which is to support you, the client in achieving your business objectives.