2 Governance Roles and Accountability Free Online FlashCards

What is the sponsor’s core governance role?

The sponsor represents the organization’s business interest, champions the project, secures support and resources, and protects the investment case.

What does a steering committee do?

It provides oversight and makes decisions assigned to it, such as resolving cross-functional conflicts or approving significant changes.

What are the project manager’s main delivery duties?

The project manager plans and coordinates delivery, manages risks and issues, monitors progress, and reports status.

What is the project team’s primary contribution?

The project team performs the work and supplies specialist knowledge needed to produce project outputs.

Does stakeholder participation make someone accountable for overall project success?

Stakeholders may advise, review, provide resources, accept outputs, or adopt change; participation alone does not make them accountable for overall project success.

What does accountability mean in project governance?

Accountability means being answerable for a defined result or decision and ensuring it is addressed.

Which decision rights should governance document?

Document who may approve routine work, scope or funding changes, deliverable acceptance, risk responses, and continuation at project gates.

What is the first escalation step after the team identifies an issue?

The team raises the issue or decision with the project manager, who resolves it within delegated authority or presents options and impacts to the sponsor.

Who decides whether a change beyond the project manager’s authority can proceed?

A project manager may authorize a technical adjustment that stays within approved tolerances; a change beyond their authority should be escalated for an authorized decision.

What does project sponsorship not include?

Sponsorship is not day-to-day project management; the sponsor addresses matters beyond the project manager’s authority.

What is the project manager accountable for—and not automatically accountable for?

The project manager is accountable for managing delivery, but not automatically for business benefits expected after the project.

What does participation mean, and how does it differ from accountability?

Participation means contributing input, effort, expertise, approval, or support; it does not necessarily mean being answerable for the result.