Programme & Project Sponsor Briefing

Course Overview

The course is presented as a series of briefings, each designed as a valuable introduction to the core programme management concepts from the perspective of the sponsor role. The sessions introduce a variety of tools, techniques and theories that are required to undertake this role and together they provide a comprehensive understanding of the Sponsor’s role and responsibilities within a programme or project environment. The course is a mixture of trainer input, discussion and practical exercises using a case study to apply what has been learnt as well as sharing real life experiences of the subject to relate these to the training.

Why should you use Aspire Europe?

The case for using Aspire Europe is compelling; we are an Accredited Training and Accredited Consultancy Organisation by the OGC and APM Group. Our trainers are mainly practicing consultants who have achieved Registered Consultant status.

The Aspire Europe team has been at the forefront of best practice. We were involved in the development of each of the following products:
Managing Successful Programmes MSP™– Lead Authors
PRINCE2™ – Part of the Alpha Review team supporting the authors,
Portfolio Management – part of the Alpha Review support team for the author
Management of Risk (M_o_R®) – Alpha reviewers
P3O® – covers the effective delivery of programme and project offices – Alpha Review team.
P3M3 Maturity Assessment toolkit – Lead authors

Benefits of attendance
Delegates attending the course will gain:

• Understanding of the importance of the role of the programme/project sponsor
• Reasons for undertaking a programme/project
• Appreciation of the role and responsibilities of sponsorship.
• How to build the right team to deliver the programme
• An overview of how to produce a vision statement

COURSE CONTENT

Day 1

Briefing 1: The Role of the Sponsor

• Leadership vs. management
• Giving direction and leadership
• What makes change successful
• Vision Statement: owning the vision; establishing the vision and the need for change and key deliverables; providing the context

Briefing 2: The Sponsor Working with People

• Engagement with Stakeholders by the SRO and other Sponsors
• How people react to change
• Communications
• Selection and Appointment of a Programme / Project Manager
• Creation of appropriate delivery teams
• Leadership
• Influencing

Day 2

Briefing 3: Identifying and Establishing a Programme /
Project

• Clearly identifying, defining and articulating the purpose of the programme or project
• Establishing an environment that will maximise the chances of success
• Providing appropriate direction and making the right interventions during initiation

Briefing 4: The Delivery Journey

• Issues requiring the attention of the Sponsor during delivery of a Programme or Project
• Recognising and effecting closure of a Programme or Project