The purpose of this task is to implement the sponsorship and leadership process considered most suitable for the program and the business. This involves the following:
- Identify required sponsors and leaders at business and site level.
- Assign responsibility to sponsors and leaders.
- Sponsors and leaders understand and sign off measurable performance indicators.
- Communicate the process (and ensure understanding).
- Distribute documented guidelines and templates for communication.
- Agree on how sponsors and leaders are kept informed about program activities to be able to maintain program credibility, momentum, and support throughout the length of the implementation.