WASHINGTON, DC—The USDA program and project management community of practice is live! Forest Service employees interested in learning more about program and project management can visit the site at https://usdagcc.sharepoint.com/sites/fs-wo-prpcop. Interested in program and project management training and/or certification? Take the program and project management survey on the community of practice site to help align training interests with upcoming opportunities.

This community of practice offers program and project managers a rich tool set, shared understanding of best practices, additional certification opportunities and much more.

The development of this site continues to be a collaborative effort with all USDA mission areas senior program managers and with major contributions from the Forest Service Enterprise team.

The success of USDA programs and projects is vital for protecting and preserving the natural resources and agricultural assets of our nation. A great deal of thought and attention went into producing this community of practice for the program and project managers of USDA. We encourage all Forest Service employees to visit the community of practice. While there, be sure to check out what’s new and coming soon and join the NRE/Forest Service discussion forum to talk with fellow program and project managers.

Effective program management begins with alignment to the strategic priorities of the agency. Programs and projects that define benefits, outcomes and measures can ensure that the action plans align with and support the established strategic vision.

The model below offers a high-level view of how programs and projects can map from vision to reporting and use.