No formal prerequisites are required for this workshop. It is assumed however that attendees will already be working in a senior role where part of their remit involves the direction and management of project staff and some level of accountability for project delivery.

Pre-course reading

Delegates will be expected to read a short article and consider the associated questions. Attendees will be asked to consider their role in supporting the achievement of strategic outcomes through effective project execution.

• Understand their role in relation to project delivery and the support of those involved in its management

• Describe the responsibility of the leadership team with respect to project governance

• Explain how strategic outcomes and benefits may be managed throughout the project life cycle

• How the organisation supports governance of project management

• The interaction of the sponsor with the project manager and other project stakeholders

• The role of the sponsor at each stage of the project life cycle

• The responsibilities of the sponsor in relation to project governance and risk

• Management of benefits and other strategic outcomes

• Leadership styles that may be suitable depending on the nature of the project and the team responsible for its delivery and management