Job Summary

The sponsor is the management person who is responsible for officially starting (or “chartering”) a particular ad hoc team, natural team, or standing team. The sponsor provides resources, removes roadblocks, and acts as the management “champion” for the efforts of the team. The sponsor also determines when to disband the team.

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