8. Obtaining management support
- Review the proposed project implementation plan
- Verify resource commitments with the heads of departments
- Who are involved in the work
- Determine who needs to give formal and informal approvals
- Develop a strategy for obtaining approval from corresponding decision-makers
- Prepare a presentation to management
- And practice delivery of presentation beforehand
- Present to management and negotiate outcome
- Revise plan as required
- Obtain approvals (sign-off)
- Develop a strategy for maintaining support
- And implement support strategy