AC Consultance
Why structure a programme?
As soon as a digital environment grows, IT projects multiply: new tools, urgent requests, solutions added over time. It is common to end up with several systems that cover similar needs, licences to pay, maintenance to provide and features that are rarely used. In a context where costs must be controlled while supporting the work of teams, the key is to come back to the essentials. Structuring a programme makes it possible to clarify what is really being built or purchased, to define a shared vision and principles and to measure success in terms of value created, time saved and reduction of errors and unnecessary spend.
From strategic framing to a concrete plan
The work starts with the definition of the vision, the principles that will guide decisions and the objectives to reach. We clarify why the programme is launched, how it should help teams in their daily work and what return on investment is expected in terms of savings, productivity gains or quality of service. Based on this, priorities are set for a given period, for example a few major workstreams for the year, then broken down into tasks, responsibilities and milestones with the involvement of the relevant managers so that the plan remains realistic.
Live, field oriented steering
An effective programme relies not only on an initial plan but on live steering. Progress is monitored in a simple cockpit that gives a clear view of workstreams, dependencies and risks. Regular reviews make it possible to adjust priorities, integrate feedback from teams and gradually involve key clients or users who can test new features and provide field feedback. Partial go lives or beta versions are used to check whether the direction is the right one and to adapt the product when better options appear.
Support through sensitive phases
Any programme goes through phases of slowdown, tension or questioning. In these moments, the aim is to regain clarity without looking for someone to blame. Short workshops bring the main actors together to understand what is blocking, reconnect the programme with its initial vision and define a shared action plan. The objective remains the same: put software back at the service of the business, reduce the time spent managing the tool and give teams more space to focus on their activity and their clients.
Initial scoping session to clarify the vision, principles and priorities of your programme, estimate the expected return on investment and build a first working plan with the teams involved.
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