Program

What it is for

A Program groups related work under one objective.

It is, essentially, the coordination layer that keeps several initiatives moving toward the same outcome.

Use it when one objective depends on multiple streams of work that must stay aligned.

A Program helps you:

• Organize related initiatives in one execution context
• Coordinate cross-project work
• Keep teams aligned around a shared objective
• Monitor progress across multiple delivery streams

What it can contain

A Program can include the key elements needed to execute and monitor a multi-stream objective.

Projects Use Projects for focused delivery initiatives inside the Program.

Targets and Checklists Use Targets for concrete tasks and Checklists for repeatable control points.

Graphs Use graphs to track program performance and execution trends.

Publications and attachments Use Publications and files to document standards, updates, and operating context.

How to build a Program

In practice, a good Program defines a clear objective and a clear structure for execution.

1. Define the Program objective and expected outcome.
2. Create Projects for major delivery streams.
3. Add Targets and Checklists where tactical control is needed.
4. Add graphs to monitor progress and detect bottlenecks.

How to use this in practice

Treat the Program as the main coordination point for related initiatives.

Review alignment between Projects frequently, adjust priorities when needed, and keep progress visible through clear status updates and metrics.