This document discusses characteristics of high performing programme management organizations. It begins with an overview of the P3M3 maturity model, which assesses capability in people, process, and tools. It then lists 10 characteristics that high performers exhibit: 1) committed leadership, 2) being self-critical and restless, 3) operating as learning organizations, 4) measuring performance, 5) developing their people, 6) respecting assurance activities, 7) curating knowledge, 8) knowing their own limitations, 9) having clear lines of authority, and 10) clear vision and outcomes. The presentation aims to identify attributes that differentiate strong programme management from lower-performing counterparts.