The Champion comes to the project with a different set of expectations and capabilities. Focused on Results. － Uses their influence, role, authority, position and knowledge of the organization to leverage support. － Has the experience to know where to best apply leverage. Actively engaged in how the project will benefit the organization and its employees. 4/12/161

A Champion is actively engaged in both the success of the project and the impact on the future of the organization. Promotes the positive outcomes anticipated without overlooking potential risks and pitfalls. Partners with external resources to ensure their best utilization and seamless integration with internal assets. 4/12/162

Make the project outcomes and impacts as relevant to real-life work situations as possible. Ensure employees get realistic training, on right topics, at the right time, with sufficient practice to achieve desired competence. Ensure critical elements are delivered effectively using an efficient mix of means (classroom training, E-learning, Distance learning, Self-paced instruction). 4/12/163

The Champion for the project is looking for outcomes which have a wider reach than just this project. Each employee must receive the necessary training and information for their job responsibilities. Each employee needs to have an appreciation for their role in the overall flow – the big picture view. 4/12/164

The Champion will apply a longer view of how the project fits into the organization and the business environment: Continually relating the “new ways” to the “old ways” and explain how the project supports the change needed. Drawing parallels to other initiatives to show the building on earlier efforts in a plan of continuous improvement. 4/12/165

The Champion will always be looking for how the project impacts the employee and their ability to perform their jobs in the organization. Project outcomes should support the employee in the workplace and support and enhance using their normal tools wherever possible. Employee feedback should be actively sought out on how the project was introduced, how training was rolled out, how objectives were explained and how new initiatives are being sustained. 4/12/166

The Champion will be in a critical role to knitting old and new into a successful tapestry poised for long-term successful implementation and a base for future growth. Support both initial competence and long-term productivity on the system with support tools and updated training materials. 4/12/167

Sponsors are often well intentioned but do not have the bandwidth or experience to focus on the things which would make a project successful and contribute to the organization. Project Champions look for every project’s potential to positively impact the organization. 4/12/168 You have the experience and the ability to turn this raw material into a finished product which can be successful on this project and future ones.

Do something you love, and you will never work another day in your life. Never try to teach a pig to sing. 4/12/169

Thanks for your attention! Go out and grow a new Champion on your next project! 4/12/1610