Description

This course takes an in-depth look at how Project Managers can best support their sponsors.

These live interactive sessions cover:

• The responsibilities and accountabilities of project sponsors
• The business and leadership challenges facing sponsors
• Some tools and techniques to support your sponsors

 Suitable for Project Professionals with a minimum of 2 years of project experience.

What's included in the course

• 7 hours of classroom/ virtual training
• Downloadable course material including more than 30 project management templates
• Digital workbooks and reference material
• Participant surveys
• Attendance certificate
• Morning & afternoon tea and lunch (in-person sessions only)

Why Train with Millpond

Millpond has been supporting project managers and portfolio managers across Asia-Pacific to develop their skills since 2008. Having trained thousands from a wide range of industries, Millpond has the right tools to help you.

Our courses are small and interactive, delegates get an opportunity to immerse themselves in the learning environment and to network at the same time.

Our highly skilled trainers will cover everything you need to know so that you have a better understanding of leadership in the Project, Portfolio and Programme Management context.

New Zealand Regional Business Partner Network Management Capability Development Funding

This course is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network Management Capability Development Funding programme. 

Your business may qualify for a voucher to help pay up to 50% for attendance at the course (excludes exam fees) of the owner(s) and key managers. For more information on whether your business is eligible speak to your local Regional Business Partner before registering for this course.

Your questions answered

Who is Annie Sheehan?

Annie Sheehan is an experienced executive coach and an internationally recognised project management expert, with 25 years' project delivery and ten years' Board Director experience. During the last ten years, Annie has focused on coaching executives in the process of becoming accountable as project sponsors to deliver business projects and achieve sustainable change.
She is the author of "The Courageous Sponsor, How to overcome challenges to get your project done", published June 2020 and a past president of the Project Management Institute, Melbourne Chapter. She is a former Region Mentor for the PMI Board Directors in Australia and New Zealand, coaching and advising on executive leadership and Director duties.

How Many PMI Professional Development Units (PDU’s) can I claim for attending this Training Course?

1 hour of formal training with Millpond is equivalent to 1 PDU.

When does the early bird discount end?

Millpond's Early Bird discount is applied automatically to all registrations made more than 60 calendar days before a course commences.

How far in advance should I register?

As above, Millpond's Early Bird discount is applied automatically to all registrations made more than 60 calendar days before a course commences. Some of our more popular courses do fill up as far as 4 weeks before the course begins, so it pays to register as early as possible to secure your space. If you are not sure about being able to attend, please read our full Terms and Conditions before doing so, however, as you will be required to accept them on the way through the checkout process.

How can I pay for my course?

We can accept credit card payments, or we can issue an invoice to you or your organisation.

Setting Millpond up as a supplier before you register

If you wish to pay on invoice and we have not yet been set up as a supplier to your organisation, please pay by credit card, or check with your Accounts Payable for the information they require to set us up before you register.

A note about Purchase Orders

If a Purchase order number is required for us to be paid by your organisation, please ensure you have that available to include on the way through the checkout.

If you require a quote to assist with generating a Purchase Order from your organisation, please contact us at [email protected] with the details required.