Inadequate Sponsorship

Warning signs

Rate how often each statement is true of the project today. 0 = Never, 4 = Almost Always.

1. WS1.The sponsor has limited visibility, engagement, or advocacy throughout the project lifecycle.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
2. WS2.Critical project decisions remain unresolved, repeatedly deferred, or lack clear sponsor direction.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
3. WS3.Escalations to the sponsor do not result in timely action, influence, or removal of organizational barriers.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
4. WS4.Project direction, objectives, or priorities are unclear, frequently changing, or inconsistently communicated by leadership.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
5. WS5.Key stakeholders are misaligned, disengaged, or lack sufficient sponsor influence to maintain commitment and resolve conflicts.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
6. WS6.The sponsor demonstrates limited ownership of project outcomes and accountability is pushed primarily to the project manager or team.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always
7. WS7.Sponsor involvement is inconsistent or reactive, increasing during crises but declining during critical planning and execution periods.
   0Never1Rarely2Sometimes3Often4Almost Always