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Why Some Projects Fail: The Sponsor’s Role

Featuring Alex Zulkarnain Malaysia Chapter, Joel Carboni, Lucila Dotto, and Alison Tidwell - August 31, 2026

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Overview

Project sponsors can make or break outcomes. Explore how stronger sponsorship, governance, decision-making, and sustainability can set projects up for success.

Learning Objectives

After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
Identify sponsor behaviors and gaps that can put project outcomes at risk.
Apply governance and decision-making practices that strengthen project sponsorship.
Evaluate project decisions through the lens of sustainability and long-term value.

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Why Some Projects Fail: The Sponsor’s Role

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by Alison Tidwell, Lucila Dotto, Joel Carboni, Alex Zulkarnain

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