Introduction

This program explains the role and best practices of a project sponsor in providing leadership, vision, and guidance to the project; and in defining the project scope, available resources, project governance norms, and in managing stakeholder engagement.

Keywords

Importance of project sponsorship, project scope management, best practices in project sponsorship, project governance practices, stakeholder management

What You Learn

1

Importance of sponsorship in a project, sponsorship best practices, and governance.

2

Selecting the right sponsor with the relevant expertise and authority.

3

Defining and championing the vision, scope, and potential of the project.

4

Stakeholder management and engagement to bridge the project team and the client.

5

Overseeing funding, personnel, and technology to execute the project effectively.

6

Providing guidance on potential roadblocks and possible solutions to mitigate risk.

7

Holding project teams accountable for achieving milestones and deliverables.

8

Conducting periodic reviews with all stakeholders to ensure alignment with goals and objectives.

What You Get

Videos

Videos

Articles

Articles

Digital Badges

Digital Badges

Quizzes

Quizzes

Handouts

Handouts

One-to-one mentorship

One-to-one mentorship

This Is For You If

You are in the top leadership, or head a business unit, and are required to act as project sponsor. This is also a good step up for project managers.

How You Benefit

Identify and mitigate project risks, guard against scope creep, and ensure project integrity.

Balance the need for cost efficiency against effectiveness.

Be able to communicate expectations and limitations to all sides.

Be prepared to manage scope changes and operational flexibility.

Set a clear governance framework, with policies and procedures.

Imbibe best practices from global case studies.

What You Shouldn’t Miss

Business Analysis

Business Analysis

4.9
Deliver long-term value to the organization by understanding current challenges, future opportunities and suggesting potential solutions.
Project Management for Professionals

Project Management for Professionals

5
This program will prepare you as a professional project manager for PMP certification by the PMI Institute.
Project Management for Non-IT

Project Management for Non-IT

5
Learn the core skills to structure, deliver, and monitor a project in any industry.

The Silver Brook Advantage

End-to-End Program Management

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Going the Extra Mile

Each program is designed and delivered with a focus on maximizing learning outcomes and achieving the terminal objectives.

The Personal Touch

Our programs are tailor-made to our partner organizations and their individual learners.

Integration across Disciplines

Programs across Life Skills, Leadership, Business, and Technology for all industry sectors.

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of our clients are Fortune 500 companies.

94

out of 100 learners recommend our programs to others (NPS score).

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professionals have leveled up their skills and mindsets.

40%

of our programs are mandatory for some clients’ employees.

80%

of clients repeat our programs.

800

years of collective experience in planning and upskilling.

50+

Facilitators come from top management and leadership roles.

12

countries and growing…

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