Project teams struggle when roles and responsibilities are not clearly defined. When you take the time to understand and appreciate some of the key members of a project team up front, you avoid confusion and unnecessary challenges. In this course, Working with Project Managers and Project Sponsors, you will gain the ability to clearly define project leadership roles. First, you will learn what a project, program, and portfolio are and how they fit into an organization’s goals and objectives. Next, you will discover the different responsibilities and expected deliverables for the Project Manager, Business Analyst, and Project Sponsor. Finally, you will explore how to strengthen the relationship between the three roles, helping to ensure project success. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to work effectively with a Project Manager, Business Analyst, and Project Sponsor.
Author Name: Tracy Borchert
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Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Defining Projects and Their Alignment with Organizational Goals and Objectives
  8mins
• Defining Team Roles within a Project
  31mins
• Defining the Business Analyst’s Role in a Project
  14mins
• Defining the Project Sponsor’s Role in a Project
  10mins
• The Relationship between the Project Manager, Business Analyst, and Project Sponsor
  10mins