Project Governance: A Guide for Project Managers

Project governance all too often dismissed as peripheral at best and dull, at worst. It's neither.
It may not be the beating heart of your project, but it is the soul. Without good governance, you'll soon lose direction.
So, this is a hugely important topic for all project managers.

This eBook covers five vital topics for every project manager:

1. What has Project Governance Ever Done for Us?
This sets out the basics of project governance.

2. Why the Stage Gate Process will Make You a Better Project Manager.
This describes how stage gate (or gateway) processes work, and how you can use them to improve your project delivery.

3. Are You Getting Your Project Documentation all Wrong?
Project documentation is a vital part of good governance. But it matters which you focus on. So this chapter sets out where to focus your energy.

4. Eight Approaches to Engage Your Project Sponsor.
Too often, your boss, client, or sponsor can be hard to pin down, and not take much interest in your project. Here are 8 ways to get them involved.

5. How to Handle a Difficult Project Sponsor [6 Different Types]
What if your project sponsor makes your life difficult? Here are strategies to deal with 6 forms of difficult behavior that project managers frequently encounter.