APPENDIX X4
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
X4.1 Introduction
It is observed in The Standard for Program Management that programs differ from projects in an important way—programs often need to be managed in a manner that enables them to readily adapt to the uncertainty of their outcomes and to the unpredictable nature of the environment in which they are being pursued. This need influences the competencies required of a program manager. To manage a program effectively, program managers need to blend control-oriented leadership and management skills that support the precise execution of project and subprogram activities, with goal-centric adaptive skills that enable the agile adjustment of a program's approach so as to improve the delivery ...
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