The Project Management Tool Kit: 100 Tips and Techniques for Getting the Job Done Right

GENERAL PROCESS90Sponsorship

What:	Establishing and maintaining management and organizational support.
When:	Throughout a project.
Results:	A fast project start, protection of project resources, prompt decisions, and removal of barriers.

Define the Role of the Sponsor

Project sponsors have responsibilities throughout projects, not just at the start:

• Initiation—committing resources, providing data, getting work started

• Planning support—providing guidance, validating plans

• Execution support—making decisions, solving problems

Initiating Sponsorship

Sponsors select projects, but they may not provide needed information. If the project objective is unclear, or the project charter is incomplete or missing, you must fill the gaps. Find ...