Editing Program management (section)

==== Outputs vs. outcomes ====
Projects are designed to produce well-defined outputs. These outputs are discrete, measurable deliverables that contribute to a specific goal, such as constructing a new facility, implementing an IT solution, or launching a marketing campaign. These efforts are generally confined to meeting precise objectives that are critical to the organization's immediate needs.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Asana |title=Program Manager vs Project Manager: Roles Explained [2024] • Asana |url=https://asana.com/resources/program-manager-vs-project-manager |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=Asana |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2015-06-19 |title=Programme and project management tools and techniques {{!}} Department of Finance |url=https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/programme-and-project-management-tools-and-techniques |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=www.finance-ni.gov.uk |language=en}}</ref>

Programs, by contrast, manage the interdependencies between multiple projects to deliver broader organizational outcomes. For instance, while a project might deliver a new hospital building, a program integrates this infrastructure with initiatives such as staff recruitment, training, and community outreach to enhance overall healthcare accessibility. This broader focus ensures that the strategic benefits extend beyond the sum of individual project outputs.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />