Check out Could visibility and better oversight make sponsors more effective? by Julian Smith. Here is an excerpt:

Originally published for the Association of Project Management

I have heard from a number of quarters that a strong, effective sponsor can make a significant difference to a project – the barriers can seem to melt away rather than continually build. Effective leadership in projects can help…

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