Program Benefits Management & Value Delivery Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a benefits realization plan in program management?
Answer: To document, measure, and sustain the intended benefits of a program
A benefits realization plan documents how, when, and by whom program benefits will be measured, achieved, and sustained throughout and beyond the program.
Which of the following best describes a 'benefit' in the context of program management?
Answer: An outcome of actions, behaviors, products, or services that provides value to the sponsoring organization
Benefits are outcomes that provide value to the sponsoring organization and are broader than just financial returns or completion of deliverables.
In program benefits management, what is a 'benefits register'?
Answer: A document that tracks planned and realized benefits throughout the program lifecycle
A benefits register tracks both planned and actual benefits, enabling the program team to monitor benefit delivery progress and take corrective action as needed.
When should benefits measurement begin in a program?
Answer: Before, during, and after program execution to establish baselines and track progress
Benefits measurement should begin before execution to establish baselines, continue during execution to track progress, and extend after closure to ensure sustainability.
Which role is primarily responsible for ensuring that program benefits are realized and sustained?
Answer: Program Sponsor
The program sponsor holds ultimate accountability for the program's success, including ensuring benefits are realized and sustained beyond the program's completion.
What is 'benefit sustainment' in program management?
Answer: The ongoing maintenance and support of outcomes after the program closes to preserve the value delivered
Benefit sustainment refers to the activities that ensure realized benefits continue to provide value after the program team has disbanded and the program has closed.
A program manager notices a key benefit is trending below its target metric. What should the program manager do first?
Answer: Analyze the root cause of the performance gap and develop corrective options
Analyzing root causes first allows the program manager to develop informed corrective actions rather than escalating prematurely or arbitrarily adjusting targets.