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Role of the Project Manager and Project Sponsor

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What can the project sponsor do to help the project manager? As a project manager, how would you deal with lack of support from a project sponsor?

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A discussion regarding what a project sponsor can do to support the project manager including what a project manager can do when dealing with the lack of support from a sponsor. 280 words, 1 reference.

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What can the project sponsor do to help the project manager?

The project sponsor sets the tone in terms of the level of authority the project manager is given within the organization for the project. The sponsor also gives the initial expectations and details of the project to the project manager and serves as a guide for the project manager throughout the project to ensure the project is on track and moving in the right direction. The project sponsor "is the key link ...

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