Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Project sponsors and steering committees play a decisive role in project success, yet many are unclear about their responsibilities. Effective governance provides direction, decisions and support at the right time.
This Aractech course covers governance structures, sponsor accountabilities, steering committee roles, decision-making, stage gates, reading project reports, intervening in troubled projects and benefits ownership. Participants practise steering committee decisions.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain project governance structures
- Fulfil the role of project sponsor
- Run effective steering committees
- Make timely stage-gate decisions
- Interpret project reports and challenge assumptions
- Own benefits and support project teams
Who should attend
Target audience
- Project sponsors
- Steering committee members
- Senior executives
- Programme directors
- PMO leaders
- Business owners
Methodology
Learning approach
- Executive discussions
- Steering committee simulations
- Case studies
- Report review exercises
- Action planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Project Governance
- Why governance matters
- Structures
- Roles
- Coffee break
- Roles (continued)
- Common failures
- Exercise: Governance review
Day 2
The Sponsor Role
- Sponsor accountabilities
- Business case ownership
- Relationship with project manager
- Coffee break
- Relationship with project manager (continued)
- Time commitment
- Workshop: Sponsor charter
Day 3
Steering Committees
- Terms of reference
- Meeting design
- Decision-making
- Coffee break
- Decision-making (continued)
- Escalations
- Simulation: Steering committee
Day 4
Reading Reports
- Status reports
- Warning signs
- Asking questions
- Coffee break
- Asking questions (continued)
- Assurance
- Case study: Missed warning signs
Day 5
Benefits and Intervention
- Benefits ownership
- Intervening
- Stopping projects
- Coffee break
- Stopping projects (continued)
- Lessons
- Capstone: Governance improvement plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Project Governance for Sponsors and Steering Committees (PM-036) cover?
This course covers Project Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Project sponsors, Steering committee members, Senior executives
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Munich, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, London.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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