Oct272018 by PM4NGOsNo Comments
Managing Complexity

Managing Complexity

.NewWebsite., Leadership, Program Management
Development professionals everywhere work to address the most complex global and local problems, ranging from extreme poverty and armed conflict, to outbreaks of infectious disease and gender-based violence. The root causes of the problems that development and on-governmental organizations (NGOs) seek to overcome often require multiple strategies and interventions to address the complex causes of poverty, violence, disease, social injustice, environmental degradation, and humanitarian disaster.   [wpdm_package id='5517']   Working in a dynamic sector requires multi-dimensional solutions to bring about change and an approach that equips country and regional teams to be responsive and capable of delivering excellent programs in a continuously changing environment. To do this successfully, a Program Manager must have a good understanding of the external context and make sound judgments regarding the implementation of programs, projects…
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Jul92018 by PM4NGOsNo Comments
The Difference between a Project and a Program

The Difference between a Project and a Program

.NewWebsite., Program Management, Project Management
What are the fundamental differences between the two? Find out... This article was originally published on APMG International. Defining a Project: Perhaps the key difference between a project and a program is specificity. A project refers to a specific, singular endeavour to deliver a tangible output. A project manager is therefore responsible for ensuring a project delivers on its intended output in line with a defined time frame and budget. Defining a Program/Programme: A program refers to multiple projects which are managed and delivered as a single package. A program manager is therefore tasked with overseeing all the projects comprising the program – to ensure it achieves its outcomes.   How Projects and Programs differ: (more…)
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