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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

This webinar content on Wednesday 23 September was a perfect way for early-career PMs to familiarise themselves with all the basics of working with a Project Sponsor.

Webinar resources

Mike has kindly allowed his presented material to be made available for viewing. The on Vimeo is now available in our ºìÌÒÊÓƵ resources area and also embedded below for reference.

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

Speaker
Dr Mike Clayton, Founder of OnlinePMCourses -

Mike 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 ºìÌÒÊÓƵ Body of Knowledge 8th edition.

In 2016, he founded , and his Project Management YouTube channel - - 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 ºìÌÒÊÓƵ.  He has 29 years experience and is a long term ºìÌÒÊÓƵ 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.