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• Project and programme management: developing a business case
• Project management methods and guidance
• Project portfolio management

Project, programme and change management toolkit

In this section

• Change management Last updated 23 May 2008

  Change management means different things to different people and different organisations. The information and downloads in this section describe change under two broad headings.

• Contract development Last updated 23 May 2008

  All of the documents included in this section are based on real legal contracts. They are designed to ensure that a legal contract is in force, streamlining the process while ensuring costs are reduced.

• Developing competency in project and programme management Last updated 23 May 2008

  This section provides information and tools for assessing an organisation's skill levels and its overall capability to deliver change.

• Organisational transformation Last updated 23 May 2008

  The government has introduced the need to increase the speed, and improve the transparency, of the decision-making process. Councils also need to demonstrate that their finances are being driven by the priorities identified by the local community.

• Programme management Last updated 23 May 2008

  A programme management handbook for local authorities is available for download. This complements the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) 'Managing Successful Programmes' handbook.

• Project and programme management: governance and process Last updated 23 May 2008

  This section provides information on effective project management. Sound project management requires a structured approach, coupled with good interpersonal skills.

• Project and programme management: developing a business case Last updated 23 May 2008

  This section provides guidance on highlighting the essential role of the business case in planning and implementing projects and programmes. It takes you through four key stages of the business case process in a local authority context.

• Project management methods and guidance Last updated 23 May 2008

  This section offers approaches that may be suitable for all sizes of organisation. It includes templates and guidance in addition to the description of the project methodology.

• Project portfolio management Last updated 23 May 2008

  Local authorities are looking to develop and improve robust methods of investment and to structure the decision making this involves.