Lunch & Learn Sep | Effective Benefits Realisation
Overview
Benefits Realisation
To achieve benefits, you need to understand what a benefit is. If you can't measure it, you can't improve it. Projects are about the implementation of change. So how do you ensure that the change you have implemented is worthwhile and has delivered benefit. Well... You measure the change.
Learning Outcomes
Key Takeaways
- Benefits Realisation: Meaning and Definitions
Understand what constitutes benefits realisation and the key definitions that project managers need to grasp to effectively measure and achieve project benefits. - How Benefits Link to Strategy
Explore the critical relationship between benefits realisation and strategic objectives, and how aligning projects with strategic goals can enhance overall value delivery. - How to Fully Define Your Benefits
Learn the methodologies for accurately defining and articulating project benefits to ensure they are measurable and actionable. - Why is Benefits Realisation So Hard?
Delve into the challenges and common pitfalls in benefits realisation, and strategies for overcoming them to achieve successful outcomes. - Benefits Dependency Networks
Discover how to map and manage dependencies to ensure that the anticipated benefits of projects are realised effectively.
Relevance to Project/Program/Portfolio Managers
Effective benefits realisation is crucial for project managers who aim to demonstrate the value of their projects. By understanding what constitutes a benefit, how to measure it, and how to align it with strategic goals, project managers can ensure that their projects deliver tangible improvements. This session will provide insights into managing and measuring change to confirm that the outcomes of projects meet the intended benefits, enhancing overall project success and strategic alignment.
Speaker Introduction
Melanie Strachan
(PMI Tasmania Chapter Treasurer)
Melanie Strachan is a Consultant / Program Director / Project Director specialising in Government ICT projects. She originally moved to Tasmania in 2020 (during COVID) to lead the Department of Health Program Management Office but is now owner and Managing Director of SME consulting firm, Phase 2 Consulting. Melanie brings her Digital Health experience to DOH, advising key streams of the Program including Architecture, Procurement and Planning.Melanie Strachan is a Consultant / Program Director / Project Director specialising in Government ICT projects.
Melanie has a history of successfully delivering a wide range of large, high profile, and strategic projects in various complex business environments. Her specialty is Government projects and program delivery (particularly Health and Emergency Management) and Project Management Office functions. Her 25+ years of experience includes roles as Project and Program Director, Strategic Advisor and PMO Lead roles. Melanie first became interested in Benefits Realisation while working at Queensland Health. She is now consulting to Tasmania Health where, among other things, she developed the Health ICT Benefits Realisation Framework. Although she now lives in Tasmania, Melanie has remained a member of PMI Queensland Chapter.
Connect with the speaker
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-strachan/
www.phase2consulting.com.au
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Students: This event is free for students (applicable to PMIQ student members and non-student members). For non-student members, please reach out to Professional Development Team at professional.development@pmiqld.org to receive a code for registration. You will need to provide a photo / screenshot of your student ID with its expiration date as proof of your enrolment status in Queensland tertiary education.
Refunds: You may request to cancel your registration for a full refund, up to five (5) working days before the date and time of the event. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
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