Large, complex deliveries are often broken down into manageable, inter-related projects. For those managing this overall delivery the principles of programme management are key to delivering on time and within budget. OGC Best Management Practice in this area is found in Managing Successful Programmes which has been updated in 2002.

PRINCE is a widely used project management method that navigates you through all the essentials for running a successful project. Since its introduction in 1989 as a UK government standard for IT project management, PRINCE has been taken on by both the public and commercial sectors and is now recognised as a de facto standard for project management. PRINCE is a flexible method and although originally designed for the management of IT projects is now aimed at all other types of projects too.

ITIL is the most widely accepted approach to IT service management in the world. Providing a cohesive set of best practice guidance drawn from the public and private sectors across the world, it has recently undergone a major and important refresh project.

Best Management Practice is the OGC official umbrella site dedicated to making access to the guidance quick and easy, and provides support for all levels of adoption of the OGC Best Practice guidance.