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Further to this, it was recognised that there exists a considerable wealth of experience, practice and maturity throughout the Public Service in relation to Programme and Project Management. However, there is a need to draw from this more fully to achieve greater consistency of project management and to build best practice across the Public Service.  \nEmbedding Programme and Project Management as fully as possible across the Public Service will involve a cultural element, also particularly to elevate fully into the strategic management sphere. In particular, the need to expand Programme and Project Management (PPM) beyond the often traditional sphere of ICT and engineering projects will present challenges. Change must be championed by senior leadership and seek to involve employees.  \nThis Public Service Project Management Handbook is built on the existing Civil Service Project Management Handbook, and proven project management frameworks. The purpose of this was to build on the work completed on PM as part of the Civil Service Renewal Plan, and to ensure consistency between the Civil and Public Service, whilst incorporating best practise from the field of project management.  \nThe purpose of this handbook is twofold. First, to support managers by giving them an easy reference guide to the core principles and methodologies of project management and second, to promote a standardised and consistent approach to the governance of project management across the Public Service. It is structured so as to build on the existing project management skills and professionalism of the Civil and Public Service and to improve the  \nfocus on outcomes. The handbook has been designed for use throughout the Public Service but can be used by any organisation.  \nThe handbook provides a standardised five step framework for a phased approach to the proposal, initiation, planning, execution and closure of projects within the Public Service. It is based on proven models currently inuse across the Public Service, on recognised best-practice in the discipline of project management and international standards. It should be used as an important reference and resource, coupled with experience, professional judgment and initiative. The handbook offers guidance on the conduct of generic projects as well as a detailed section on ICT project delivery and similar type projects more suited to an Agile or Hybrid Project Management approach.  \nThis handbook also recognises that a ‘one size fits all’approach is not appropriate as Public Service bodies 1 are not uniform in their structure, size, functions, locations etc. and therefore each must make pragmatic decisions in applying this core guidance to reflect their own responsibilities and circumstances. However, a common language and an approach on certain project management issues must exist across Public Service bodies. In this regard, this handbook should be considered in its entirety to ensure a comprehensive perspective.  \nThe Defence Organisation (the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces) is the lead and sponsor for OPS 2020 Action 10 to embed programme and project management in the Public Service. The handbook draws in part from the Defence experience in implementing the White Paper on Defence through a project management based approach and draws from the highly  \n1 Public Service bodies are those entities which are directly or indirectly controlled by a Government department or office, or by a local authority.  \n[https://www.cso.ie/en/media/csoie/methods/governmentfinancestatisticsannual/Register_of_Public_Sector_Bodies](https://www.cso.ie/en/media/csoie/methods/governmentfinancestatisticsannual/Register_of_Public_Sector_Bodies)[_in_Ireland_Ap","cbCaihsud7m8Tfxa","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihsud7m8Tfxa","pdf",3159145,13,126,"English","# Preface\n## Embedding Programme and Project Management in the Public Service\n## Purpose and Intended Use of the Handbook\n## Standardised Five-Step Project Framework\n## Applicability Across Public Service Bodies\n## Leadership, Governance, and Acknowledgements\n# Table of Contents\n## Document Control\n## Document History\n## Core Components of Project Management\n### Project Management Definitions and Pre-Requisites","[{\"question\":\"What problem does the handbook aim to address in the Public Service?\",\"answer\":\"It addresses the need for greater consistency in project management by drawing on existing experience and practices across the Public Service and building best practice.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the handbook support managers in their project management work?\",\"answer\":\"It provides an easy reference to core principles and methodologies, promoting a standardised and consistent approach to project management governance.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the handbook’s project lifecycle framework?\",\"answer\":\"It provides a standardised five-step framework covering proposal, initiation, planning, execution, and closure in a phased approach.\"}]","Public Service Project Management (PM) Handbook - Preface | PDF",1789192415,44]