Sheffield Hallam University embarks on a programme to deliver Management Information university-wide, utilising Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) and Simpson Associates.

Sheffield Hallam University

Challenge

• A structured programme was needed to advance the provision of Management Information, University-wide.
• The existing Corporate Plan mandated improvements in information delivery but with reduced costs and standardised processes.
• A business case was required to communicate the value of adopting a Management Information strategy and justify the costs involved.
• The approach taken had to conform to a recognisable public sector standard.

Solution

• The OGC Managing Successful Programmes standard was used to define a comprehensive framework.
• Following a gap analysis, the vision statement for a Management Information and Planning Improvement Programme was identified.
• The Programme Brief, Plan, Project Dossier and Benefit Profiles produced described the how, why and when to all stakeholders.
• With the appropriate management team appointed, the programme was approved by the sponsoring authority.

Benefits

• The alignment of deliverables to benefits was clearly understood, thereby guiding priorities.
• The vision produced allowed all staff to align with it, producing clarity of purpose.
• The comprehensive process gave the Sponsoring Authorities the confidence to approve expenditure.
• Duplicated processes were identified, leading to improved staff efficiency.
• Inter-project relationships were understood, leading to a clear understanding of both short and long-term delivery.