Managing Benefits Foundation: In-House Training

An overview of benefits management - what it is, the case for doing it, and some common misconceptions that can limit its effectiveness in practice

Descriptions of the seven principles upon which successful approaches to benefits management are built, and examples of how they have been applied in practice

Guidance on how to apply benefits management at a portfolio level, as well as at an individual project or programme level

Details of the five practices in the Benefits Management Cycle and examples of how they have been applied in practice

Advice on how to get started in implementing effective benefits management practices and sustain progress

Define benefits, benefits management and related terms, and the objectives of benefits management

Explain the principles upon which successful approaches to benefits management are based

Define the practices contained within the Benefits Management Cycle and relevant techniques applicable to each practice

Describe key elements of portfolio-based benefits management, as well as the scope of key roles and responsibilities for benefits management and the typical contents of the main benefits management documentation

Identify barriers to effective benefits management and strategies to overcome them, including the key success characteristics of benefits management

Improve your ability to pass the APMG Managing Benefits Foundation Certification exam

Introductions

Course structure

Course goals and objectives

The Benefits Management Model

Key Benefits Management Practices

Definitions

Value and Value Management

Why do we need benefits management?

Objectives

Align benefits with strategy

Start with the end in mind

Utilize successful delivery methods

Integrate benefits with performance management

Manage benefits from a portfolio perspective

Apply effective governance

Develop a value culture

Barriers to effective and efficient benefits management and overcoming them

Key success characteristics of effective benefits management

Key roles, responsibilities, and documentation