The 1-day Wellingtone Project Sponsor training course is designed for project & programme sponsors. This practical course provides comprehensive guidance on project sponsorship and the importance this role plays both for the project and the organisation.
According to the NAO and their 2015 annual review of projects; “The effectiveness of the project sponsor is the best single predictor of project success or failure”. Yet so many people are asked to sponsor a project or programme with little or no training. How can we expect them to be effective in this role? We can customise this course to meet your exact training needs and deliver condensed versions appropriate for executive briefings.
Why Run this Course?
Poor project sponsorship is a top 10 challenge for organisations. Investing in those assigned to sponsor projects will directly increase the chances of project & programme success.
APM Accreditation
Authored by Wellingtone and exclusively the only Project Sponsor training course Accredited by the APM.
Customised to Your Organisation
We deliver this course in-house for clients and frequently customise content to align with specific training needs & ways of working. We deliver condensed versions for executive briefings.
The Role of the Project Sponsor
The sponsor is accountable for the successful delivery of the project. Working jointly with the project manager, the sponsor defines the project’s purpose and objectives, clarifies requirements, takes decisions, provides resources (people, funding etc…) garners organisational support and directs the project manager.
The Sponsor also monitors the project context and leads communications with senior key stakeholders. They will always remain accountable for the project outcome.
Course Agenda
This highly interactive Project Sponsor training course is packed with exercises and discussions. By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
Explain the role of the Project Sponsor
Explain how this role interacts with the organisation & the Project Manager
Describe what to expect from their Project Manager
Create an Action Plan for their role as a Sponsor
Understand best practice and how it can be applied
Understand the critical importance of the Sponsor to success
The Course Aligns with these Best Practice References
- The Association for Body of Knowledge (APMBOK) 7th Edition
- Project Sponsorship by David West. Gower. 2010
- Sponsoring Change. A Guide to the Governance Aspects of Project Sponsorship. 2nd Edition. The Association for Project Management.
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