programmandat
Programmandaat is a formal authorization to operate a program, coordinating a set of related initiatives to realize measurable benefits for an organization. The mandate usually comes from senior leadership and establishes the program’s purpose, strategic alignment, expected outcomes, scope boundaries, and the authority granted to the program management team.
Key elements typically included are the business rationale and strategic objectives, the program scope and boundaries,
Relation to governance and delivery: a program comprises multiple projects or initiatives; the mandate differs from
Lifecycle and use: the mandate is issued at program initiation to guide planning, control, reporting, and benefits