Selecting the Right Sponsor s

Decentralized operations, in which divisional managers have considerable independence, t uire commitment from top management at a more local- 

Key advocate Endorses initiative and supports goals, provides resources CEO COO SVP Operations Other Division President Product VP Other 

Prime mover Oversees initiatives, sets goals, supervises resources Facility Manager GM-EHS Product Manager Other Facility Manager Facility Technical Staff 

Champion Drives the initiative, makes it happen Corporate Staff Local Staff 

In either case, it s important to keep in mind that localized support is needed for initial implementation, while corporate support sustains the activity over time. 

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