Using project and programme management to handle ‘unique assignments’

Abstract

Claims some organizations produce largely the same products or services year in, year out, e.g. issuing passports or driving licences, treating patients, handling financial transactions, assembling consumer products, etc. Uses 3 Figures to emphasize points made and discusses both the project approach and the programme approach. States an important aspect of programme management is progress control, which should be a combination of two approaches: regular progress control; and ad hoc progress control. Concludes programme management is a management process and, if properly used — not as a dogmatic, prescribed procedure — but as a means of improving co‐operation through help and communication.