Overview
Within project and programme environments there will always be risk which needs to be identified, analysed and managed. Other areas of an organisation will also be exposed to risks as operational functions are carried out. M_o_R provides guidance on how best to deal with this.
The Guide has been written by leading experts for the Office of Government Commerce - owners of the PRINCE2 & MSP Methods. This event is designed to prepare Delegates to manage risk in a controlled and structured way by examining the M_o_R® Guide. Examinations (controlled and marked by the APM Group) are available during the event for delegates who wish to achieve Foundation and Practitioner levels.
Designed for
Any organisation or individual seeing the need for guidance on a controlled approach to identify, analyse and manage risk at strategic, programme, project and operational levels. The course is suitable for all levels of operational Managers, Project & Programme Managers, Risk Managers, Project Support staf and internal audit staff. Managers from other disciplines, particularly those responsible for establishing standards and integration with MSP and PRINCE2 will also benefit.
Course Content
This course is accredited by APM Group against the Foundation and Practitioner level syllabus and includes the following topics.
Overview of Corporate Governance and Management of Risk
Introducing basic concepts and terms, the history, regulatory and legislative background of corporate governance and management of risk, how it works, where and when it is important and how different levels, perspectives, roles and responsibilities can be considered to form a coherent approach.
The Management of Risk Process Lifecycle
Examining how risks and issues are initiated and how they can be managed from start to finish. How and where the management of risk framework can be applied, the iterative nature of the risk management of risk life cycle and how risk responses are formulated at the highest level.
Making it Work and Getting it Right
Looking at tips, tricks and traps in corporate governance and management of risk. Examining critical success factors including ways of ensuring appropriate communication mechanisms are adopted and that risk responses are appropriate and successful.
Frameworks, Tools and Techniques
It is important to select and implement a corporate governance or management of risk framework that works within the organisation and is consistent with its culture. This area provides an overview of the different ways that a framework can be implemented as well as providing a good foundation for understanding the tools, process and techniques that are used in risk management.
Budgets, Finance and Management of Risk
Examining the financial aspects of management of risk, how it should be budgeted, how it fits with financial risk and cost benefit analysis and how it is accounted.
Communicating and Training for Risk, Risk Awareness and Management of Risk
Internal and external communication of risk and benefits is an important aspect of corporate governance and management of risk. This section includes: how a corporate governance communication strategy could be set up, modified or run; how to get buy-in and ownership of risk; what it means to be a risk owner; how to develop staff awareness.
Management, Measurement, Control and Reporting
When correctly applied, corporate governance and management of risk are useful decision support and audit trailing tools. This section covers: the best way to use such tools, as well as how to manage and monitor progress; ways to use the tools to encourage innovation; facilitate auditing; and reporting.
Support Function for the Management of Risk Within a Programme and/or Project
An overview of the extent and level at which corporate governance and management of risk should be applied throughout a programme, project or project office process. Also management of risk for resourcing, tendering and the procurement process; service level agreements and value chains.
BENEFITS
Following the course, Delegates will be able to establish methods and techniques in accordance with the M_o_R Guide. Existing methods such as PRINCE2 and MSP will also be able to integrate with management of risk.
APPROACH
The course will be a mixture of input and practical sessions, delivered by an APM Group approved trainer with practical experience of managing risk and projects. The Foundation exam is taken on the afternoon of the third day and results will be available on the same day. Practical sessions will be on an individual and group basis focusing on the examination on the final day. An exam preparation workshop is held on the fourth day. The Practitioner exam is taken on the morning of day 5 and the exam papers are then sent to APM Group for marking.
