Description

Investigate and recognise the role of project sponsor and the importance of the relationship between sponsor and project manager and how this can be improved.

Course overview

Duration: 1 day (6.5 hours)

This workshop is designed to investigate, understand and develop the role of the project sponsor.

By taking elements of effective governance from the guidance published by the APM (Association for Project Management) and Axelos Managing Successful Programmes, an improved project sponsor capability can be developed. The workshop will also explore the importance of the relationship between sponsor and project manager and how this can be improved.

Whilst predominately designed for the project sponsor role, there is provision for a discussion with project manager representatives to agree an action plan to improve the delivery of projects within an organisation.

Objectives

By the end of the course you will be able to:

Describe and commit to the role of the Project Sponsor

Identify the key principles of governance that can contribute to success

Describe the environment in which the projects are delivered

Explain the financial and resource constraints within the project environment

Define the criteria used for project selection

Identify the expectations of key stakeholders and develop a clear communication plan to engage with them

Identify and resolve areas of conflict

Describe the relationship with the Project Manager

Create an effective environment and relationship for project success

Content

Introduction

The Project Environment

The Principles of Governance

The background to the training

Roles

The Project Sponsor

The Project Manager

The Project Board

Sponsor responsibilities

Defining Project Selection Criteria and Prioritisation

Business Case and Justification

Finance and Funding

Resourcing the projects

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Governance

Resolving conflict between stakeholders

Benefits Realisation

Capitalising the lessons learned during project reviews

Delivering success

The relationship with the Project Manager and team

Action Plan for the future

The workshop will use case studies drawn from previous client projects, both successful and less successful.

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