Project, Programme and Portfolio Governance (P3G)
Authors: Ross Garland and Adrian Morey
Publisher: TSO The Stationery Office
This book is an awesome achievement from the gurus of governance – it’s comprehensive, accessible, and relevant. Don’t take part in project, programme or portfolio governance without it.
- Stephen Jenner
- Author of Management of Portfolios and Managing Benefits Guides
About the P3G Guide
The purpose of this guide is to provide the knowledge and understanding necessary to design, implement and operate effective and efficient governance arrangements for an organisation’s portfolio of projects and programmes.
It is a practitioner’s guide and so takes a practical approach. The guide is principles-based thereby allowing organisations and practitioners the flexibility necessary to address their specific circumstances. The principles are grounded in logic and practice and the guide explains both how and why they are applied. They are scalable and so are applicable from the smallest to the largest initiatives. It explains the critical importance of accountability and how to ensure consistency of decision making rights between the accountable roles. In doing so it addresses the integration of governance at all levels in the organisation.
It indicates how to establish an effective governance framework for a project, programme or entire portfolio. It is applicable to all sectors including hard infrastructure, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and business change in both the public service and the private sector. It addresses traditional delivery methods as well as approaches such as agile and hybrid.
Key features of the P3G Guide:
Provides the knowledge and understanding necessary to design, implement and operate effective and efficient project, programme and portfolio governance arrangements
Shows how governance can be adapted to the specific organizational and project/programme circumstances
Practical, pragmatic, principles-based approach
Applicable to all areas in both the public and private sectors
Explains both the “how” and the “why”
Grounded in logic and practice
Addresses both traditional and agile methods
P3G Guide Reviews
ROD SOWDEN
Provides a very useful reference that draws on good practice from a range of bodies of knowledge. The authors have taken time to identify practical examples and provide useful references and templates to get you moving.
I liked the book because it provides a really good insights into the dark arts of governance.
I think the 10 governance principles described in the book are excellent and provide a pragmatic framework on which to build your model.
I have applied some of the principles in my work and found that they work when applied by intelligent people who understand their intent and can apply them pragmatically.
Grant Avery
THIS is the book! - 'Project, Programme and Portfolio Governance'. Well done authors Ross Garland and Adrian Morey MBA GAICD! (with great forward by Stephen Jenner!). Governance is where value is lost or gained, and investments in strategy and change (Portfolios, Programmes, and Projects) are notoriously poorly governed. Published by the TSO this book is a must on every Investment Committee's, Project Sponsor's, or Project Manager's desk.
For me the value of the book is in its 10 Principles - each an essential P3M governance tenet - advice on how to apply these (including critical sections: "how to establish new arrangements", and "scaling them to your needs"!) and case studies demonstrating how its done.
I liked the book because it is easy to read, insightful, pragmatic, and critically, is supported by training and certification - indeed its the only recognised qualification for project, programme and portfolio governance worldwide!
I think the 10 governance principles described in the book are essential - so often these are not brought to the surface early enough, and too often, not at all!
Guy Thorpe
Ross Garland and Adrian Morey are two of the Godfathers of Project, Programme and Portfolio Governance and their book P3G is a must for anyone working in or around projects. The book cleverly distils down the complex world of P3 Governance into 10 Governance Principals that can be easily understood and practically applied in the real world. The bookhas quickly become my go-to for governance principals and is already covered with bookmarks and highlighted text.
DEMI ANDERSON
This guide is the toolkit needed for establishing efficient and effective governance frameworks. It provides not just the "how" but also the "why," helping practitioners understand governance principles and how they can be applied effectively across different sectors.
With a practical, principles-based approach, it offers the flexibility needed to adapt governance to any organizational or project circumstances.
Whether you're in infrastructure, ICT, or business change, this guide is an indispensable resource for anyone involved in project, programme, or portfolio management.
Youssef Mourra
I liked the book because it was easy to read and laid out nicely in a way that made learning logical for me.
I read the entire book before I attended the training course with Ross and I always use this method to establish whether I'm able to learn directly from book or is it so abstract that without the training, the book doesn't make sense.
I'm pleased to report that the book made sense and I understood the import of its message and its importance when applied to my clients. The training with Ross only enhanced that sense and therefore I'd recommend this book to anyone interested in learning the latest and greatest on project, programme and portfolio governance. It's not verbose and neither is it stark, it's the right balance.
I think the 10 governance principles described in the book are full and complete and cover off all the dimensions required for governance.
I have applied some of the principles in my work and found that my clients are responding extremely well to the 'new and improved' right practice guidance this book contains.
Mohamed Khalifa
The book is instrumental and gives the readers all they need to build the Project, Program, and Portfolio governance frameworks; the examples and case studies make the application easy to understand and apply.
As a PPP & PMO Consultant, I use the governance principles covered in this book to build and Improve the governance framework, Policies, and Procedures.
The case studies are beneficial, giving more insight into how to apply governance to Project, Program, and Portfolio Management.
The reader can find the book helpful if they are a beginner or a professional.
I liked the book because it is a very organized book, giving the readers all they need to build the Project, Program, and Portfolio governance frameworks; the examples and case studies makes the application easy to understand and apply.
I think the 10 governance principles described in the book are valuable, useful and practical.
I have applied some of the principles in my work and found that it is working very well, my customers appreciate it, and It covers all the governance requirements.
Deb Hopkins-Hurt
As a Mentor, Coach and Trainer, and best practice advocate and practitioner, I’ve always been concerned with referring those new to the world of P3M management, control, governance, and delivery to begin with some of the best practice guidance and training; not that I’m against PRINCE2, MSP, Better Business Cases for example - they all have their place in the P3M world; I live by them. These methods and frameworks do not provide a holistic overview of P3M and offer tools and techniques to be a good ‘manager’ or ‘leader’ in delivery, support, management, and control.
I think in the future, I will point new starters in P3M to this guidance P3G…if we all had this foundation, then my job in P3M assurance and P3M3 assessment would be easier.
I liked the book because as a best practice advocate, this book aligns to other best practice for P3M [project, programme, portfolio management] and provides a great overview to governance, management, control and ownership.
I think the 10 governance principles described in the book are well set out with an easy read diagram that points out to those accountable and responsible what is key to make change successful.
I have applied some of the principles in my work and found that these are a must; and have lived by this code in essence over the my years in P3M.
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Frequently asked
questions
Unlike some frameworks that prescribe specific processes, the P3G Guide emphasizes underlying principles, offering flexibility to tailor governance structures to an organization’s unique context.
Yes, the P3G Guide includes practical examples, references, and templates to assist practitioners in applying the principles effectively within their organizations.
The guide is available for purchase through the official P3GQA website, the publisher’s website (TSO) and selected retailers.
Yes, the P3G Guide is available through Kortext. Information regarding digital editions can be found on the publisher’s official website, which includes details on eBook formats and accessibility.
Yes, the P3GP® (Project, Programme, and Portfolio Governance Professional) certification is available for individuals seeking formal recognition of their understanding and application of the guide’s principles.
For additional assistance, inquiries can be directed to the contact information provided on the P3GQA official website.
The P3G Guide is available in both paperback and e-book formats. The e-book is delivered through the Kortext platform.
Upon purchasing the e-book from the P3GQA website, you’ll receive an access code and instructions via email within 48 hours. The e-book is accessed through the Kortext platform.
Yes, you can request a sample of the P3G Guide through the P3GQA website.
The P3G Guide is principles-based and can complement other governance frameworks by providing practical guidance adaptable to various organizational contexts.