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# Programs overview

> Organize related change initiatives into programs for better coordination and oversight

Programs help you group related change initiatives together, enabling coordinated planning and consolidated reporting across multiple projects.

## What is a program?

A program is a collection of related change initiatives that share:

* Common strategic objectives
* Overlapping stakeholder groups
* Interdependencies or sequencing requirements
* Shared resources or timelines

**Example**: A "Digital transformation" program might include:

* New CRM implementation
* Legacy system retirement
* Process automation initiative
* Digital skills training

## Program vs project

| Aspect              | Program                      | Project                  |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------- | ------------------------ |
| **Scope**           | Multiple related initiatives | Single change initiative |
| **Duration**        | Typically longer-term        | Defined start and end    |
| **Management**      | Coordination and oversight   | Direct execution         |
| **Success metrics** | Aggregate outcomes           | Individual deliverables  |

## Program statuses

Programs can be in one of these states:

| Status        | Description           |
| ------------- | --------------------- |
| **Active**    | Currently in progress |
| **On-hold**   | Temporarily paused    |
| **Completed** | Successfully finished |

## Key benefits

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  <Card title="Consolidated view" icon="layer-group">
    See all related initiatives in one place with aggregate metrics
  </Card>

  <Card title="Stakeholder coordination" icon="users">
    Identify stakeholders affected by multiple projects
  </Card>

  <Card title="Timeline management" icon="calendar">
    Visualize and coordinate project timelines
  </Card>

  <Card title="Impact aggregation" icon="chart-bar">
    Understand cumulative change burden
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Getting started

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  <Card title="Create a program" icon="folder-plus" href="/programs/creating-programs">
    Set up your first program
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage programs" icon="cog" href="/programs/managing-programs">
    Add projects and track progress
  </Card>
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