Program Leadership
When a common goal depends on the results of multiple projects, competent Program Leadership converts uncoordinated efforts into an integrated plan.​ Compelling Reason’s approach includes:
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Establishing a governance model
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Optimizing the portfolio of projects
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Balancing priorities and resources
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Coordinating cross project dependencies
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Developing consistent reporting protocols​
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Aligning with organizational structure
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Managing cross project issues and risks
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Optimizing collective results / benefits
Our Case Study
Acting as Program Manager for an athletic apparel company, Kelly Jensen coordinated six projects supporting a strategic imperative to accelerate product development (Context: hundreds of products, millions of pairs of footwear, billions in revenue). By aligning the six projects to a future state value stream map, the organization came together to chart a common course of action. Result: 30% improvement in the development life cycle.