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The Cast of Characters: Who's Who in Project Management
To meet your project objectives, you need the right people on board—and they must have a clear understanding of their roles. Here's a breakdown of who does what.
Sponsor
The sponsor champions the project at the highest level in the company and gets rid of organizational obstructions. She should have the clout to communicate effectively with the CEO and key stakeholders, provide necessary resources, and approve or reject outcomes. It's also important that she have "skin in the game"—in other words, accountability for the project's performance.
Project Manager
The project manager identifies the central problem to solve and determines, with input from the sponsor ...
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