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The Steering Wheel

Governance & Sponsorship for Digital Leaders

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The Steering Wheel

Governance & Sponsorship for Digital Leaders

"Governance isn't bureaucracy; it's speed control."

Target Audience:Sponsors, Steering Committees
Price:$100 USD

About this Course

Master the art of governance, stakeholder engineering, and active sponsorship to drive project success.

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the distinction between passive management and active sponsorship
  • Analyze the political landscape to identify allies and blockers
  • Design a decision matrix to clarify 'Who Decides What & When'
  • Apply crisis control mechanisms to manage risks and escalations
  • Evaluate leadership competencies required for digital transformation

Included Deliverables & Templates

Leadership Competency Assessment
Stakeholder Strategy Map
Sponsor Engagement Plan
Governance Model Blueprint
Decision-Making Toolkit

Course Curriculum

1

Module 1: The Digital Leader's Mandate

  • The Sponsor's Definition: Active vs. Passive
  • The Digital Mindset: Unlearning Legacy Habits
  • Anatomy of Failure: Weak Sponsorship
  • Competency Mapping: Digital Leadership Skills
2

Module 2: Stakeholder Engineering

  • Mapping the Political Landscape
  • The 'Sponsor Fatigue' Cure
  • Strategic Communication for Boards
  • Engagement Models
3

Module 3: The Governance Protocol

  • Designing the 'Digital Office'
  • The Decision Matrix: Defining Rights
  • Escalation Protocols
  • Balancing Risk & Speed
4

Module 4: Crisis Control & Executive Decisions

  • Betting on Uncertainty
  • The Kill Switch: When to Stop
  • Risk Scoring: 'Good' vs. 'Bad' Trouble
  • Cascading Decisions

Ready to Start?

Get this course for $100 USD, or included free with a consultation package.