What is it? Structuring programmes is a means to clearly articulate what needs to be done and by when in order to bring about measurable, valuable change that is truly embedded into an organisation. It results in the creation of tranches of work that must be delivered and these clearly highlight the full range of changes to working practices required.

What it is not? Programmes are not big projects, nor are they portfolios. Programme management is its own discipline – and while projects may be considered successful even if the benefits expected are not delivered, that is impossible for a programme.

What’s different afterwards? Programmes deliver a future state envisioned by the Board – decisions are made, driven by a benefits-led perspective in which stakeholders are not observers that dictate targets but are instead committed to the delivery of planned change.