2. Form a Powerful Coalition
- Enroll a powerful sponsor.
- Identify colleagues who share your passion for the outcome and have the ability to support you.
- Involve as many players with different perspectives as possible.
Enrolling a powerful and active sponsor is critical to a project’s success. The sponsor must not only have the authority to promote and protect the project but also the skill and commitment to do so.
Engagement of key stakeholders will also create a bias for success. These stakeholders will not only contribute valuable skills and knowledge but will help you to design a work plan that supports a sustainable outcome.