Event details

This training course will provide participants with an approach of how to assess transformation risks and the role of the assurance professional in all stages of a transformation program.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the training course, the participants will be able to:

·         Describe why business implement business transformation program and the impact it can have on the organisation.

·         Explain the risks in the building phase of a transformation program and develop appropriate mitigating strategies.

·         Explain the risks in the Implementation phase of a transformation program and develop appropriate mitigating strategies.

Transformation Program – SET-UP (The ‘Why’)

·         Definition of program vs project

·         Start with the end outcome in mind

·         Key risks impacting on transformation program

·         Role of 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd lines (independence vs consulting)

·         Role of assurance professional in a transformation program

Transformation Program – BUILD (The “How”)

·         Role of the assurance professional in the build phase

·         Development/participation in data migration strategy

·         Understanding of security in the design

·         Embedding of controls in the process

·         Data analytics

Transformation Program – Implementation (The “What”)

·         Role of the assurance professional in this phase

·         Performance of data migration testing

·         Independent assurance in the testing Phase

·         Participation in “go/no decision”

Transformation Program – Post Go Live

·         Review of migrated data (completeness and accuracy).

·         Review of post migration activities – warranty period

·         Post implementation review