deliver / project & delivery for non-project teams

This applied programme is for teams who are expected to deliver projects, change initiatives or multi-stakeholder pieces of work but who don’t have formal project management training. It focuses on the practical side of delivery: giving teams simple, reliable tools and habits that make their work more structured, more predictable and easier to manage together.

The June 2025 refresh of the Project Delivery Capability Framework made delivery skills and language more consistent across government and public services. This programme helps teams align their ways of working with that framework, raising their collective capability and confidence to deliver.

    • Apply project management techniques that professionalise and streamline your team’s approach to delivery.

    • Use practical methods to manage time, risks and unexpected issues during project delivery.

    • Build reliable team habits that support consistent progress, even when circumstances change or challenges arise.

    • Use the language and expectations of the refreshed PDCF to understand your team’s current capability and identify areas to develop.

    • Clearer roles, fewer misunderstandings and better outcomes across the team.

    • Practical, easy-to-use tools for planning, prioritising and delivering work more effectively.

    • Improved problem-solving and early intervention strategies to keep delivery on track.

    • Stronger working habits that support consistent delivery across projects and ongoing work.

  • 09:30 – Welcome and introductions

    • Setting the scene: why delivery matters and what’s changing with the updated PDCF.

    • Sharing individual expectations for the day.

    09:45 – Expectations

    • Exploring what good delivery looks like for your team.

    • Mapping current delivery challenges and successes.

    10:00 – How we work now

    • Reflecting on current workflows and approaches.

    • Identifying pain points and opportunities for improvement.

    10:30 – Planning and prioritising work

    • Introducing simple planning tools: the 5-line plan, visual Kanban boards and basic timelines.

    • Practising how to break down work, set priorities and agree realistic timeframes.

    • Reducing duplication and drift through shared, visible planning.

    11:15 – Break

    11:30 – Roles, responsibilities and accountability

    • Clarifying who does what using a simplified RACI approach.

    • Aligning team roles with PDCF capability expectations.

    • Agreeing team norms for accountability and follow-through.

    12:15 – Managing time and staying on track

    • Exploring time management techniques that keep delivery focused and consistent.

    • Identifying common time drains and designing strategies to avoid them.

    • Building team rhythms: daily check-ins, weekly reviews, and project close-outs.

    13:00 – Lunch

    13:45 – Managing risks, issues and performance

    • Identifying common risks and blockers.

    • Using practical, lightweight tools to manage risks early and effectively.

    • Discussing how to maintain momentum during challenging phases of delivery.

    14:30 – Working through change

    • Understanding how to adapt plans and priorities when circumstances shift.

    • Building resilience and responsiveness as a team.

    • Supporting each other to stay connected and productive during change.

    15:15 – Break

    15:30 – Building better habits

    • Identifying the habits that support or undermine consistent delivery.

    • Agreeing small, specific changes that will make a big difference.

    • Embedding these habits into everyday work, aligned with the PDCF.

    16:15 – Commitments and next steps

    • Reflecting on key takeaways.

    • Agreeing personal and team commitments to take forward.

    • Setting up follow-up steps and review points.

    16:30 – Close

  • Full-day programme
    Delivered virtually or face-to-face.

    One-to-one coaching (following the training)
    After the team session, selected team members may receive individual coaching to:

    • Reflect on their role within the team.

    • Strengthen their contribution to delivery and collaboration.

    • Work through specific challenges or goals.

    Follow-up session (3 months later)
    A 2-hour virtual session to:

    • Reconnect as a team.

    • Review progress and challenges.

    • Refresh commitments and embed learning.

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