Change Sponsor

Someone who has the authority, seniority, power, enthusiasm, and time to lead/carry through/oversee the changes. The change sponsor may not get involved with the day-to-day management of the change but should support and monitor progress. Usually he or she is a senior member of the management team given responsibility for effecting the change.

The change sponsor must ensure that the necessary resources are available throughout the change process and accepts ultimate responsibility for the successful change implementation:

• Agrees the change strategy and approach.
• Is an active champion and role model for the 'new reality'.
• Monitors and communicates change progress to interested parties.