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How do you organize and track program activities and resources?

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Program coordination is a complex and dynamic skill that requires planning, organizing, and tracking various activities and resources to achieve specific goals and outcomes. As a program coordinator, you need to have a clear vision of your program's objectives, scope, timeline, budget, and stakeholders, and use effective tools and methods to manage them efficiently and effectively. In this article, we will share some tips and best practices on how to organize and track program activities and resources, and how to overcome some common challenges and risks.

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Sarah-Jane Goode

Enterprise Coordinator with Local London, Facilitating Employer Engagement with Schools, Colleges, PRU and SEND
Carl G. Fsadni, M.Sc., B.Sc., CISM, CCSK, PMP, Author

M&A Advisor for IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity - IT/Cyber Program Manager
Peter Charnock

Managing Director leading innovation in Biotechnology, Enterprise Software and SaaS

1 Define your program framework

To organize and track your program activities and resources, you must first define your program framework, which is a set of documents and tools that outline the key elements of your program. This should include a program charter that defines the purpose, scope, goals, objectives, deliverables, roles, responsibilities, and governance; a program plan that describes the strategies, activities, milestones, dependencies, risks, and assumptions; a program budget that estimates the costs and benefits; a program schedule that shows the timeline and sequence of activities; and a program dashboard that summarizes the status, progress, and performance. Your framework should be clear, concise, and consistent and should be communicated to and agreed upon by all stakeholders.

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Dinelo Lois

FOUNDER SawAfrica |STORYTELLER (The African Storyteller-Share Your Story Africa)| FICTION WRITER
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One thing I have found very helpful in program management is personally sitting alone to answer the question. What is the aim of this program? Is this program relevant/ What is the theme of this program? Who are the beneficiaries of this program, and what are their needs? How does this program solve their need? When this question has been answered by the head of programs then bringing in the team to evaluate their idea before deciding can be helpful not to miss the program's aim and objective.

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2 Choose your program tools and methods

Choosing the right tools and methods for your program is an essential step to organizing and tracking activities and resources. There are various options available, such as software applications like Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, online platforms like Slack or Zoom, templates and checklists for standardizing processes, and techniques and frameworks for analyzing and improving program quality. You should select the tools that are relevant, reliable, and user-friendly for your program, and that can integrate with each other. Additionally, provide training and support to your team and stakeholders so they can use them effectively.

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Dinelo Lois

FOUNDER SawAfrica |STORYTELLER (The African Storyteller-Share Your Story Africa)| FICTION WRITER
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The Three C's of Program Framework The program framework should be 1. Clear 2. Concise 3. Consistent 4. Agreed upon by stakeholders Key elements of program management 1. purpose of the program 2. Scope of the program 3. Goals of the program 4. Objectives of the program 5. Strategies and activities 6. Risks and assumptions 6. Roles and responsibilities 7. Program budgeting 8. Program Schedule 9. Program dashboard(status, progress and performance)

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3 Implement your program activities and resources

The third step to organize and track your program activities and resources is to implement them according to your program plan and schedule. This involves assigning and delegating tasks and responsibilities, procuring and managing materials, equipment, and services, monitoring and controlling progress and performance, identifying and resolving issues or problems, and reporting and documenting the results. It is important to implement your program activities in a flexible and adaptive manner, so that you can adjust them as the program situation and environment change. Additionally, you should provide necessary guidance and feedback to your program team members and partners, ensuring the quality and availability of resources, comparing progress with planned baselines and targets, applying corrective or preventive actions as needed, and sharing results with your program stakeholders.

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4 Evaluate your program outcomes and impacts

To effectively organize and track your program activities and resources, it is essential to evaluate their outcomes and impacts, assessing their effectiveness and efficiency. This involves collecting data and information that show the changes and benefits your program has produced or contributed to, such as indicators, surveys, interviews, or case studies. Additionally, you should compare and contrast your program outcomes and impacts with the expected goals and objectives, as well as with alternative or counterfactual scenarios. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of your program design and implementation, including the lessons learned and best practices that emerged from your program experience. Communicate and disseminate your program evaluation findings and recommendations to stakeholders, seeking their feedback. Use the evaluation results to inform and improve current or future program activities and resources, demonstrating your program value and accountability. You should evaluate your program in a systematic way with credible methods and sources.

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5 Review and update your program framework

It's essential to review and update your program framework regularly and systematically to organize and track your program activities and resources. This should include revisiting and revising your program charter, plan, budget, schedule, and dashboard to reflect any changes that have occurred during implementation or evaluation. Additionally, you must validate and verify the framework with stakeholders to ensure their agreement and approval. Furthermore, archiving and storing the framework and its supporting documents and data in a secure location is essential. Auditing the framework for compliance with program standards is also necessary, as well as learning from the application of the framework and incorporating any feedback or suggestions that can enhance coordination. Ultimately, you should use the framework as a reference tool for your program organization and tracking.

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Peter Charnock

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A very wise perspective. I would add; obtain stakeholder/business ownership advice, explicitly, on desired outcomes and Provide regular feedback to stakeholders/ business owners regarding progress, and priority changes. Subtle but important changes in objectives and progress areas are often inadequate.

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6 Celebrate and appreciate your program achievements and contributions

The sixth and final step to organize and track your program activities and resources is to celebrate and appreciate your program achievements and contributions, as well as recognize and reward your program team and stakeholders. This includes acknowledging and thanking those involved for their efforts, support, and collaboration. Celebrate successes, milestones, deliverables, outcomes, and impacts, highlighting their significance and value. Reward team members and partners for their performance, quality, and innovation; provide them with opportunities for growth and development. Solicit feedback on your program experience, satisfaction, and impact; use it for improvement and promotion. Reflect on challenges, failures, and risks; use them for resilience and adaptation. Make sure to celebrate in a meaningful way, using it as a source of motivation for coordination.

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Sarah-Jane Goode

Enterprise Coordinator with Local London, Facilitating Employer Engagement with Schools, Colleges, PRU and SEND
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One of the main skills to develop through project coordination is through influence. Not being the leader, or owner, your skill and power lie through ensuring that everyone else that is integral to your project sees, and knows their contribution is acknowledged. Remembering everyone from the Receptionist through to the highest contributor elevates your work, supports your current project and ensures keen interest for your next one.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Carl G. Fsadni, M.Sc., B.Sc., CISM, CCSK, PMP, Author

M&A Advisor for IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity - IT/Cyber Program Manager
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To organize and track program activities and resources: 1. Define clear program objectives. 2. Break the program into tasks and create a work breakdown structure (WBS). 3. Establish a project schedule and allocate resources to each task. 4. Utilize project management software for tracking progress and managing dependencies. 5. Maintain open communication and collaboration with team members and stakeholders. 6. Manage risks and regularly update risk management plans. 7. Document and store program-related information in a centralized repository. 8. Evaluate program performance and learn from the results for future improvements.

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Dinelo Lois

FOUNDER SawAfrica |STORYTELLER (The African Storyteller-Share Your Story Africa)| FICTION WRITER
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As a program manager, It is important to develop programs that support the organization's strategic direction and align with long-term goals as well as develop budgets and operating plans for the feasible program.

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1 Define your program framework

2 Choose your program tools and methods

3 Implement your program activities and resources

4 Evaluate your program outcomes and impacts

5 Review and update your program framework

6 Celebrate and appreciate your program achievements and contributions

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1 Define your program framework

2 Choose your program tools and methods

3 Implement your program activities and resources

4 Evaluate your program outcomes and impacts

5 Review and update your program framework

6 Celebrate and appreciate your program achievements and contributions

7 Here’s what else to consider

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