a joint ANAO-PM&C Better Practice Guide.Program and Project Management Support
Implementation planning should be followed by strong program and project management to ensure the successful delivery of programs. The following information may assist project managers to manage and monitor the implementation of their programs.
Better Practice Guide
In conjunction with the Cabinet Implementation Unit, the Australian National Audit Office has produced a better practice guide to the Implementation of Programme and Policy initiatives. A Pocket Guide is also available from the same source.
The guide is intended for public sector personnel responsible for overseeing the implementation of policy initiatives. The focus is on overarching principles for effective implementation, drawing on the experience of agencies to date, as well as lessons from overseas. The aim is to assist senior executives gain assurance that appropriate approaches and methodologies are being followed.
The guide covers such matters as the consideration of implementation risks and practicalities during policy development; risk management; governance; implementation planning; procurement and contract management; stakeholder management; resources; communication; and monitoring and review.
For each area considered, the guide presents some key questions that would help senior executives gain confidence about the management of the particular issue for consideration. The guide then expands on these matters, to help senior responsible officers provide assurance that implementation challenges are being adequately addressed.
Chief Executives and senior officers are encouraged to refer to the ANAO Better Practice Guide "Planning and Approving Projects – an Executive Perspective".
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