I hope this is not too stupid a question, but what exactly IS programme leadership consulting? Is it just another word for project management? Does that mean it's a good practice for a management generalist to aim for?Many thanks

I think you have two issues, the distinction between leadership and management and the ditinction between project and programme.I see leadership as more motivational, providing direction and vision with Management supporting that by controlling resource use within a more contrained set of circumstances.I see Programmes as collections of related projects. The formalised models also tie that to benefit realisation, noting that some projects don't realise tangible benefit but are enablers for others.If a project doesn't realise tangible benefit that I'd be looking to find out what project it's related to which will.

Agree with Random Acts: another school of thought holds that projects are not about benefits at all, they're about deliverables. Benefits come at the level of the programme, which is a collection of related projects geared towards achieving a specified benefit or set of benefits.

Welcome back Boxer!

Boxershorts, first, it's nice to see you around.Second, on rereading I probably should have taken my latter comments to their proper conclusion, which you've stated.

Thanks Random. And Bonzer.Happy to be back. Was unsure for a while back there if it was worth it.But then I considered a lot of the good stuff that goes on here. We are supposed to be providing our insights, ideas and opinions to help people with their questions, after all. Nay-sayers just come with the territory...