The role of the project manager was affected by the project sponsor in the case study. Fred could not proceed with the project because Ashley did not communicate effectively and give a heads-up regarding the project schedule (Kerzner, 2022). The project outcome depended on a successful collaboration between the project manager and the project sponsor. Communication between the project manager and the project sponsor should also be effective to ensure that the project succeeds. The case study thus gives insights into the need to ensure that project sponsors and project managers are ready to take on their assigned roles for success of a project