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Managing Successful Programmes – MSP Practitioner 2 Days Training in Seoul

Course Description: The Managing Successful Programmes (MSP®) Practitioner Course provides an opportunity to learn how MSP can be applied to real live programmes and it prepares participants for the MSP Practitioner examination.  This level aims to confirm that a candidate has sufficient knowledge and understanding of the MSP guidance to act as an informed member of a programme management team. That is, someone responsible for managing, leading, supporting or advising on work within an MSP environment.  The course is entirely focused at applying MSP in programme scenarios. Exercises will be based on the participant’s own experience, and a case study with a similar format used in the APM Group Practitioner Exam. This case study will be used to test the thorough understanding of the application of MSP. Course Topics: ●      MSP Introduction and Overview  What is a programme? What is programme management? MSP Structure. ●      MSP Framework and Concepts Principles, governance themes, transformational flow, management strategies and plans. ●      Vision What is a Vision? What makes a good Vision Statement? ●      Identifying a Programme Programme Mandate. Linking to Policy and Strategy. Preparing a Program Brief. Planning to Define the Programme. ●      Blueprint Design and Delievery What is a Blueprint, and what does it contain? Developing a Blueprint from the Vision Statement. ●      Defining a Programme Creating a Programme Definition Document (including the Project Dossier, the Programme Plan and the Programme Business Case). ●      Planning and Control What is a Programme Plan and how is it developed? The Project Dossier. Resourcing and scheduling. ●      Benefits Realization Management The key driver for the programme. How Benefits Realization links to achieving strategic objectives. Outcome Relationship Models and Benefit Maps. Planning for benefits realization. ●      Organization and the Programme Office Organization and leadership. Organizational structure, the key roles and their responsibilities. What is a Programme Office and what service does it provide. ●      The Business Case Developing, managing and reviewing the programme’s Business Case. ●      Leadership Stakeholder Engagement Leadership as opposed to management. How leaders actively engage stakeholders. Analyzing and engaging with stakeholders. Stakeholder maps and matrices. ●      Managing the Tranches Implementing governance arrangements. Establishing tranches. Managing risks and issues. ●      Delivering the Capability and realizing the benefits Co-ordinating and managing projects on the Project Dossier. Starting and closing projects. Maintaining alignment with the programme. Ensuring that project outputs are fit for purpose and can be integrated into operations, so that benefits can be realized. Pre-transition, transition and post-transition activities. ●      Quality and Assurance Management Critical Success Factors. The scope of programme quality and assurance management. Quality processes. Configuration Management. Quality Management Strategy and Plan. Information Management Strategy and Plan. ●      Risk Management and Issue Resolution Principles, approach and strategy for managing risks and resolving issues. Managing and controlling changes in programmes. ●      Closing a Programme Formal confirmation of completion. Finalizing programme information. Learning Goals: ●      Identify additional value as a result of managing the described change as an MSP programme. ●      Explain each of the MSP principles, the governance themes and the transformational flow activities. ●      Explain the relationship between the MSP principles, governance themes, the transformational flow, programme information (documents) and the MSP defined programme management roles; and apply that understanding. ●      Apply each of the MSP principles, governance themes and transformational flow processes. ●      Produce or evaluate examples of MSP programme information (documents). ●      Identify activities that should be undertaken during each of the processes of the transformational flow, together with the accountabilities and responsibilities of each of the defined roles. ●      Understand which management products are input to, output from, and updated in each of the six transformational flow processes. ●      Pass the Practitioner exam. Course Agenda: Day 1 ●      MSP® Introduction & Overview ●      MSP® Framework and Concepts ●      Vision ●      Identifying a Programme ●      Blueprint Design and Delievery ●      Defining a Programme ●      Planning and Control ●      Benefits Realization Management Day 2 ●      Organization and the Programme Office ●      The Business Case ●      Leadership Stakeholder Engagement ●      Managing the Tranches ●      Delivering the Capability and realizing the benefits ●      Quality and Assurance Management ●      Risk Management and Issue Resolution ●      Closing a Programme Who can Attend? ●      Programme managers who may have a background in managing projects, but have not previously operated in a transformational change environment. ●      Senior managers who will sponsor the change, or perhaps be held accountable for its success. ●      Programme office staff (PMO) wishing to build upon their project management knowledge. ●      Experienced project managers. ●      Business change managers. ●      Senior Responsible Owners (a.k.a. programme executives). ●      Other specialist/governance roles involved in supporting programmes that follow the MSP guidance, as well as those wishing to pursue higher level qualifications (e.g., programme managers).

Hogmanay ceilidh 7pm

with caller Ken Gourlay, Willie Fraser ceilidh band and piper. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. No high heels please. Attendees with no handbags, bags, rucksacks etc. will get fast track entry. Mobile phones and tablets: photos and video are OK but if you intend to text, browse the web etc. we'd prefer you didn't come. Musicians find this very rude. edinburghceilidhs.net ken@edinburghceilidhs.net facebook.com/edinburghceilidhs 0131 339 5374 (24 hours)

Latte Art Workshop

Coffee appreciation takes many forms from taste and lasting flavours to the intricately designed latte art. Our three hour Latte Art workshop designed by Andy Liu will give you the core skills that are needed to make the perfect cup. Andy has coached many Barista Champions and is known for his signature Chicken and the Roster Latte Art. Roastville Agenda: How to judge a good latte art Intro of free pour How to choose your milk pitchers Make good espresso Free pour techniques Three basic patterns Rosetta/Heart/Tulip Advanced latte art How to design your signature art Combination of Etching and free pour

Hamilton (Chicago)

The Box Office accepts Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. No personal checks, please. Will Call tickets can be picked up at any time during Box Office hours on the day of a show. The customer must present the actual credit card used to make the order, a valid picture ID, and the confirmation number. The Administrative offices of the James M. Nederlander Theatre may be reached at (312) 977-1700. There is no public phone number available for the Box Office. The box office cannot take phone orders. To order tickets by phone, please call 800-775-2000. For groups of 20 or more, call (312) 977-1710. Box office hours vary. Please call (312) 977-1700 for the current week's hours. For wheelchair accessible seating please call the box office at 312-977-1700 ext. 1259

Minnesota Wild vs. Detroit Red Wings

Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express. Will Call windows open 90 minutes prior to the event and will remain open through the second period for Minnesota Wild games. Will Call is located in the main lobby of Gate 1 at Xcel Energy Center. Tickets are released only to the person whose name appears on the Ticketmaster account or will call envelope. No one will be given tickets designated for another person. Proper photo identification is required, and purchasing credit card, if applicable. A signature from the person authorized to pick up the tickets will be obtained at the time of pick up. Box office phone: (651) 726-8240 Minnesota Wild group sales: (651) 222-WILD Group sales for other events: 651-312-3486 Box office fax: (651) 726-8246 Internet web site: www.xcelenergycenter.com Internet e-mail: info@xcelenergycenter.com Regular Box Office Hours (September - April) Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday: Closed, except for events (opens 4 hours prior to the event start time) and on sales (open for on sale time only) Summer Box Office Hours (May - August) Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: Closed, except for events (opens 4 hours prior to the event start time) and on sales (open for on sale time only) Based on the Xcel Energy Center event schedule, closing times may be extended. The box office may be closed on holidays. Accommodations include accessible parking and drop-off areas, elevators, escalators, wheelchair accessible seating with excellent sightlines, accessible restrooms. ASL interpreters are provided upon advance request. Assisted listening devices are available, as well as Braille and large print programs upon request. There is elevator access to every level of the arena.

Culture Fridays

CULTURE FRIDAYS

Imagine Dragons: Mercury Tour

Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, money order, check (no checks accepted within 10 business days of an event) 919-861-2300 Event Line 919-861-2323 Box Office Please note that the PNC Arena Box Office is currently closed to the public until further notice. . . . . Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Sat 12pm-4pm Sun closed unless event is taking place, details below. Summer hours: Monday through Friday 12pm-5pm Will open at 10am if an onsale is scheduled. Closed Saturday and Sunday normally Only open on a Saturday or Sunday if an event or on sale is scheduled. Saturday morning on-sale schedule will be 10am - 1pm. On event days the box office will be open through the start of the event. On event Sundays it will be open 12pm through the start of the event. Box office is located at south end of building directly across from Carter Finley Stadium Wheelchair accessible seating and mobility impaired seating are available in all levels of the arena and at all price levels. Lower level seating is located along sides and ends, club level seating is located along ends, and upper level seating is located along sides, corners, and ends. Sight and hearing impaired seating is available in the lower level corners.

Digital Detox Cruise Dubai & The Emirates

Join Us and Get 3 in 1 at no additional cost to you over the current published cruise line's price:a cruise holiday +a digital detox challenge +a group of like-minded people= a Social Digital Detox Cruise Holiday- we form private groups and create a digital-free environment for them during their cruise holidays;- we help guests stay away from their devices and form a setting of mutual support among all while on board and ashore;- we ensure that family members, friends, and business associates have a 24/7 connection with the respective group member during the cruise in case of an emergency;- we select the cruise lines, ships, cabin categories, destinations, itineraries and period of travel;- we manage the cruise bookings, documentation and payments;- we accompany each digital-free private cruise group.- we open up a private Facebook group a month before each departure for guests to get to know each other and plan their shore trips and activities well in advance.The price of your Digital Detox Cruise holiday will be identical to the general sailing published on the cruise line’s website. The added value you are going to get will be at no extra charge to you:– you will join a group of like-minded people and enjoy opportunities to meet new fellow companions, have quality time off-line and establish future real-life friendships;– you will have daily access to a meeting space onboard where you can join others in board games, discuss plans for upcoming destinations along the itinerary, read a book, engage in conversations, or do nothing at all;– you will be able to join sports games and competitions organized by members of the group;– you will be able to join the social evening group dinners in a secluded area of the main restaurant;– you will receive an invitation and subsequent access to a private Facebook group, where you will meet your future group fellows and discuss plans for the cruise. This FB group will be activated a month before the date of departure.More info on DigitalDetoxCruise.com

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts 1 & 2 Sun 13:00 & 18:30

Tickets left at the box office for collection may be picked up on the day, during the hour before the performance starts. Please take the credit card used to make the booking and the Ticketmaster booking reference number as proof of purchase. Ticketmaster UK: 0870 154 40 40, International: 00 44 161 385 3500 Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 18:00 and occasionally on Sunday. Infra red hearing system with no deposit required. For special needs seating please call 0844 412 4648. Disabled toilet situated in the rear Stalls with ground level access There is no limit to the amount of Guide Dogs (within reason of course)

Brooklyn Nets v. Los Angeles Lakers

To reach Barclays Center, please call 917-618-6100 or visit barclayscenter.com and use the chat feature. Barclays Center provides wheelchair and companion seating with appropriate sight lines on all levels. Barclays Center team members can guide guests with mobility challenges to their seating location and to other amenities. Be advised that Center personnel reserve the right to take appropriate legal action against individuals who fraudulently obtain wheelchair & companion seats.