It Takes Two To TangoGreat PM + Great Project Sponsor =

Great Project Success!

Introducing

Lonnie Pacelli, internationally recognized author and founder of Leading On The Edge International

http://LeadingOnEdge.com

Kendall Kunz, founder & CEO of Bellevue Technology Partners

http://BellevueTech.com

Agenda

Ten truths of a great sponsor/PM relationship

Summary

Question & Answer

1Great sponsors clearly articulate a root-cause problem to be solved.

Great PM’s make sure the team knows (and remembers) what problem is being solved.

2Great sponsors ensure the solution solves the root cause problem.

Great PM’s don’t allow solutions to lose focus.

3Great sponsors enforce a “good enough” mindset.

Great PM’s don’t use “good enough” as an excuse to cut scope.

4Great sponsors ensure the project has the right resources to get the work done.

Great PM’s articulate clear resource requests and “right size” the ask to the need.

5Great sponsors hold the PM and team accountable for results.

Great PM’s embrace the accountability and enforce it with the team.

6Great sponsors are on top of the big issues and stand at the ready to help resolve them.

Great PM’s articulate issues clearly and timely and escalate only those they can’t solve.

7Great sponsors are an advocate, coach and battering ram for the project.

Great PM’s know how to leverage a sponsor and listen to the sponsor’s counsel.

8Great sponsors willingly make tough decisions even if unpopular or politically charged.

Great PM’s provide clear and unbiased alternatives, information and consequences to support decision making.

9Great sponsors don’t opportunistically increase scope if the project is going well.

Great PM’s keep the team focused on delivery and don’t claim victory too soon.

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Great sponsors continually evaluate priorities and are willing to pull the plug on a project if it no longer makes sense to do.

Great PM’s don’t get emotionally tied to a project and don’t lobby to keep it alive if it should stop.

Conclusion

The best sponsor/PM relationships embrace the partnership and know how to play their roles to better secure project success.

Great sponsors view themselves as a resource to the project and help the team succeed through position, influence, and wisdom

Great PM’s respect the sponsor as a resource and never lose sight of solving the business problem as quickly and inexpensively as possible.

Questions/Answers

Bellevue Technology PartnersNext Steps

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Resources

http://LeadingOnEdge.com

http://BellevueTech.com (425) 444-9932