APM Governance Interest Network: How to get the best from working with your Project Sponsor

The fundamental partnership in any project is that between the Project Manager and their Sponsor. So how can you make that partnership effective?

Project success depends on the quality of its sponsorship. As a Project Manager, you need to be able to work effectively with a range of sponsors, to form productive partnerships that will deliver efficiently and accountably.

• What is the role of sponsorship and why does it matter?
• What support can you reasonably expect from your Sponsor?
• How can you get the best from your relationship with them?
• What are the key challenges to tackle together?
• Key tips and practical guidance for Project Managers

We’ll close by relating future webinars in the programme to this one.

After the 1 hour presentation, there will be an open Q&A where participants can ask Mike and Chris anything about sponsorship and the wider governance context.

This webinar will be a perfect way for early-career PMs to familiarise themselves with all the basics of working with a Project Sponsor.

Dr Mike Clayton is founder of OnlinePMCourses, a prolific author and speaker, and the YouTuber behind the massive PM resource, the OnlinePMCourses channel, with 150,000 subscribers. Mike is also co-author of the APM Body of Knowledge 8th edition, including section 2.6 on Governance (which contains the sponsorship topic).

Who should attend:

This webinar is suitable for professionals with any level of experience.

Date:

Time:

Venue:

Online webinar / Zoom

Organisers:
APM Governance Interest Network

CPD:

2.00

Cost:

Non member: Free

Member: Free

Speaker

Dr Mike Clayton, Founder of OnlinePMCourses - LinkedIn

Dr Mike Clayton has been managing projects and training project managers for 35+ years. He started his career with 12 years in the London office of Deloitte Consulting, as a Senior Manager leading major client projects and developing Program Management methodology.

Mike is a prolific writer, speaker, and trainer, and is author of 15 books – including five about Project Management. He has trained thousands of project managers across the UK and globally. Mike is a principal author on the APM Body of Knowledge 8th edition.

In 2016, he founded OnlinePMCourses, and his Project Management YouTube channel - @onlinepmcourses - has nearly 150,000 subscribers, 11.5m views, and over 650 videos covering all aspects of Project Management.

Host

Christopher Rasiah, Chartered Project Professional

Christopher is a Chartered Project Professional and Fellow of the APM.  He has 29 years experience and is a long term APM volunteer who is excited by the topic of Governance and its real applications.  Christopher has been a Project Manager at the early phase of engineering in Energy sector and now more often has the Sponsor role.  Chris has to provide leadership, advise and guidance on projects and act in a Sponsor role as being part of Operations team.