Program Governance and Strategy Alignment Flashcards
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A Program Management Office (PMO) supports programs primarily by:
Answer: Providing governance support, standards, tools, and shared resources
The PMO supports programs by establishing governance standards, providing templates and tools, and managing shared resources across the portfolio.
Which of the following best describes an enterprise environmental factor that influences program governance?
Answer: Organizational culture, regulatory requirements, and market conditions
Enterprise environmental factors like organizational culture, regulations, and market conditions shape governance structures and processes.
In PgMP, the concept of 'benefits ownership' means:
Answer: A designated individual or group is accountable for ensuring specific benefits are realized
Benefits ownership assigns accountability to specific individuals or groups who are responsible for ensuring each benefit is achieved and sustained.
What is the role of the Program Manager in relation to governance?
Answer: To operate within the governance framework and provide necessary information to governance bodies
The program manager operates within the established governance framework, provides reporting and recommendations, and escalates decisions to governance bodies as needed.
A lessons-learned register in program governance is most valuable for:
Answer: Capturing knowledge to improve future program and project performance
Lessons-learned registers capture insights from successes and failures to improve processes, decisions, and outcomes in future programs.
Which governance document typically defines thresholds that require escalation to the Program Steering Committee?
Answer: Program Governance Plan
The Program Governance Plan specifies escalation thresholds, defining when issues must be elevated to the Steering Committee or Governance Board.
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