Program Development: Zuhaira U. Ebrahim
Program Development: Zuhaira U. Ebrahim
Development
ZUHAIRA U. EBRAHIM
What is a Program?
A group of projects managed in a coordinated way to
obtain benefits
A portfolio comprised of multiple projects that are
managed and coordinated as one unit with the
objective of achieving outcomes and benefits for the
organization.
Program Development
On-going, continuous, comprehensive planning
process used to establish projects
It is a road map, an action plan that provides the
guidance needed to develop and build effective
community programs
Project
Temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product,
service or result (PMI BoK 3.0)
Any activity that involves the use of one or more scarce
resources during a specific time period for the purpose of
producing a socioeconomic return in the form of goods and
services. (NEDA, PD Manual 1984)
Any undertaking that has a definite, final objectives
representing specified values to be used in the satisfaction of
some need or desire (Ralph Currier Davis)
Project Management
It is the planning, monitoring and control of all of all those
involved in it aspects of a project and the motivation to achieve
the project objectives on time and to the specified cost, quality
and performance
(PMI BoK): Application of knowledge, skills, tools & techniques
to project activities to meet or exceed stakeholder needs &
expectations from a defined project balancing the following:
Scope, time, cost, and quality
Stakeholders expectations
Requirements (needs) vs. unidentified requirements (expectations)
Implementatio
n
Monitoring
Monitoring &
Evaluation
Monitoring &
Evaluation
Project
Identification
Project
Planning
Project
Implementation
Monitoring &
Evaluation
Planning
The planning process provides the foundation for sound
decision-making in setting program priorities and using resources
It involves gathering, analyzing and interpreting data;
identifying needs, concerns and assets
A strategy that involves identifying goals and objectives,
conducting needs assessment to analyze the situation, setting
priorities based upon the identified needs, identifying
stakeholders and resources,designing an action plan,
implementing the plan, and assessing the level ofachievement.
Planning Steps
Conduct
Needs
Assessment
Program
Revision
Develop
Vision, Goals,
Objectives
Conduct
Evaluation
Identify
Resources
Assign
Leadership
Tasks
Identify
Funding
Sources
Implementati
on Linkages
and
Collaboration
s
Tasks:
Develop goals that accurately reflect potential solutions to the problems found
during the needs assessment. Establish realistic goals that describe how the
program will affect the target population.
Key Players:
Program Planner
Planning Considerations
Identify Resources
Assign Leadership
Tasks
Implementation
Linkages and
Collaborations
Identify Funding
Sources
Conduct Evaluation
Project Planning
Deals with the determination of what activities and what resources have to
be utilized to ensure that the project is adequately executed
Define Scope of Project
Develop budget based on scope of project
Develop schedule (based on scope, budget, resources and targets set by
project clients)
Implementation
Project Execution
Phase where vision and plans become reality
Carrying out activities described in the work plan
This is the logical conclusion after evaluating, deciding, visioning, planning,
applying for funds and finding financial resources of a project
Objectives of Implementation
The objectives of the implementation phase can be summarized as follow:
Putting the action plan into operation (PHILIP et al.2008)
Achieving tangible change and improvements (PHILIP et al. 2008)
Ensuring that new infrastructure, new institutions and new resources are
sustainable in every aspect (MORIARTY et al. 2007)
Ensuring transparency with regards to finances (MORIARTY et al. 2007)
Situational
Analysis Stage
Project
Project
Framework
Planning Phase
Design Stage
Feasibility Study
Preparation
Implementation
Phase
Evaluation Phase
Project
Implementation
Plan
Appraisal and
Negotiation
Stage
Project Appraisal
Project
Negotiation
Project
Start Up Stage
Project Initiation
and Mobilization
Implementation
Phase
Implementation
Stage
Monitoring,
Evaluation,
Adjustment
Completion Stage
Handover and
Administrative
Closure
Evaluation Phase
Reference
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, PMI, Third Edition
Field Guide to Project Management David I. Cleland
Development Academy of the Philippines Handouts on Program Management
http://
www.independent-consulting-bootcamp.com/difference-between-a-project-and
-a-program.html
https://www.scribd.com/doc/4398223/Program-Development
http://
ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/structure/strategic-planning/vmosa/main
http://www.sswm.info