Successful Project Sponsorship, Michiel van der Molen
Successful Project Sponsorship, Michiel van der Molen
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Successful Project Sponsorship
A Time-Saver for the Busy Executive

Author: Michiel van der Molen

Narrator: Paul Heitsch

Unabridged: 6 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 06/18/2019


Synopsis

The project sponsor/executive/director is essential for any project, as this person is in charge and ultimately accountable for its success (or lack thereof).  However, he or she is rarely trained in project management; rather they are likely to be a general manager or senior executive.  Michiel van der Molen seeks to help these accidental project overseers understand their role and responsibilities, guiding them to proactively take control of the project.  The book is written in line with the PMI's Lexicon of Project Management Terms, and van der Molen includes tips for people working in Prince2 and Agile environments specifically, but predominantly concentrates on universal principles, making the book applicable to any operating environment.Translated from a best-selling Dutch text, Successful Project Sponsorship begins by setting out four key principles: sharing, organization, focus, and empowerment. The book then goes on to provide answers to situations including:How to create a successful strategyHow to keep a project under control when the requirements are changingWhat to do to keep a project on budgetHow to recognize a good project manager - and how to deal with an out-of-control oneHow to judge the quality of a business case/plan/progress report

About Michiel van der Molen

Michiel van der Molen is a consultant and trainer in project governance, change management, and benefits management. Currently co-owner of Molen & Molen, he helps organizations achieve professional project governance.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Darren on October 12, 2015

The role of a project sponsor, especially in a larger organisation is often misunderstood: it can be a mix of customer, advocate, supporter, firefighter and key influencer. The sponsor may not involve themselves with the day-to-day matters, that’s what the project manager does, yet they are the numb......more

Goodreads review by Susan on October 30, 2015

This book summarizes everything you need to know about sponsor management. Its a Fabulous Educational read for any and all business executives, 'A COFFEE TABLE BOOK'. THANK YOU GOODREADS FIRSTREADS FOR THIS FREE BOOK!!!!!......more

Goodreads review by Hany on February 02, 2018

It's one of the best project managment books I ever seen with lots of information and new ideas......more