The role (and challenge) of the project sponsor

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    many firms today are trying to introduce and use the role of sponsor on projects. Executed well, this role can contribute hugely to making a project a success in delivery terms and especially the outcomes that projects are intended to deliver.

    The challenge is:

    • To deliver the role they need to be fairly senior people – often they are very hard to get hold of
    • They often don’t have a background in projects (or a project management process), leading to a lack of appreciation of the role and the value of elements of the process
    • It’s simply assumed by the organisation that any senior person can deliver this role
    • They sometimes shy away from the most important responsibilities of a sponsor

    What’s your experience and tips if you have any?

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    For more resources, see the Library topic Project Management.

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