Securing and maintaining executive sponsorship requires the PMO to bestrategically aligned with the organization's goals and to demonstrate tangible value quickly. Aligning objectives and services with strategic priorities ensures relevance and builds credibility with executives. Delivering quick wins fosters trust and reinforces the PMO's positive impact.
Passive reliance on leadership recognition (Option A) risks neglect. Emphasizing best practices alone (Option B) without alignment or demonstrated value is insufficient. Implementing comprehensive models (Option D) may overwhelm resources and delay results.
PMI-PMOCP stresses that executive engagement is strengthened throughstrategic alignment and early value delivery.
References:
PMI-PMOCPExam Content Outline, Strategic Alignment Domain
PMI Practice Standard for Project Management Offices (2013), Executive Sponsorship PMI PMO Value Ring, Strategic Alignment and Value Delivery