Being an effective Sponsor or Senior Responsible Owner

Audience

Programme, Portfolio and Project Sponsors / SROs, Steering Group members, Key Stakeholders , Programme Managers

Background

Most modern organisations run multiple projects and change programmes at the same time as running the business on a day-to-day basis. Staff can be involved in both, and look to senior management to set their priorities. However, it is not always easy for the business to balance priorities and maintain focus over long periods.

The role of Project or Programme Sponsor / Senior Responsible Owner is fundamental to ensuring the success of any initiative, by mobilising the right resources at the right time, by directing them throughout the work, and by delivering the benefits to the business. However, Sponsors / SROs are often not well equipped to fulfil this important role, and may not understand the responsibilities it brings.

This workshop explains the role of the Sponsor / SRO, and provides a number of practical techniques for organising projects and programmes, directing them throughout their life, and monitoring their benefits. It discusses alternative approaches for large and small projects, distributed teams, and multi-disciplined staff.

Objectives

On completion, delegates will understand how to:

• Fulfil the responsibilities of a Project or Programme Sponsor / SRO
• Act effectively with the Sponsoring/Steering Group, Project Manager and Stakeholders
• Apply appropriate techniques to review Risk and Benefits delivery
• Use the controls information as a basis for strong decision making
• Describe how this approach supports industry-standards (e.g. PRINCE2®, MSP®)
• Begin applying these techniques on real programmes and projects

Course Content               

• The role of the Sponsor / SRO
• Organising for success—Sponsoring/Steering Groups, Stakeholders and Project Teams
• Controls information—making informed decisions
• Steering Group meetings—do’s and don’ts
• Balancing risk—based on status of Quality, Scope, Time and Resources

This workshop uses a number of practical exercises and simulations to reinforce the techniques and concepts covered in the workshop material, in addition to numerous examples from the  lecturers’   own experiences of running programmes and projects

Duration

One day, in-house

Awards

n/a

Delivered by

This course is delivered in association with SMA

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