What is often missing are instructions to the executive who find themselves in that role. Many project sponsors are unprepared it assume the role of Executive Sponsorship of a critical project. This article provides some tips for those IT folks to use as starting point in discussion with potential executive sponsors. Obviously, there are a few folks who are not reading the research or have missed a few tips along the way.
Some projects start out doing all the right things, then get in trouble.
A process for keeping the team energized and motivated A committed executive sponsor with the time and energy to be the project champion. A key responsibility of the executive sponsor is to provide high-level guidance to the implementation team and to be the project's champion within the organization. The sponsor must be constantly encouraging the team, yet watching for potential bumps in the road that might de-rail a project. Unrealistic expectations Lack of executive support Changing requirements and specifications Lack of planning. If any of the high-risk factors exist, the project starts with a considerable handicap.