Intro -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of figures and tables -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction and purpose of guide -- Programme management -- an overview -- 1. Programmes and programme management -- 1.1 What is a programme? -- 1.2 What is programme management? -- 1.3 Programme management and strategic direction -- 1.4 How do programmes differ from projects? -- 1.5 How do programmes differ from portfolios? -- 1.6 How do we run a programme? -- 1.7 Who runs a programme? -- 1.8 How programmes deliver benefits -- 1.9 What challenges are faced? -- 2. The programme life cycle