Assigning the Process Leader

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cost savings to be achieved by the new set of standards,

degree of continuous improvement to be called for in the standards set developed,

the extent of institutional change the new standards set may bring about when

implemented, and

feasibility of the standards set including considerations of the implementation of the set

within the ISM system, changes that may be required to existing equipment,

infrastructure or work processes and cost.

7.2.1

Assigning the Process Leader

When the Agreement Parties have reached a decision that it is appropriate to initiate the

Process, they should jointly designate, preferably from within the Responsible Organization, a

Process Leader who will be responsible for conducting the Process and will represent the

interests of all the Agreement Parties. They should select a Process Leader who has their

confidence and will be able to effectively interface with all levels of appropriate management,

the Convened Group, the Identification and Confirmation Teams, and Stakeholders and

Interested Parties. The Process Leader should serve as a trusted agent for the communication

of issues among these groups and should be the conduit for formal liaison. In this role, the

Process Leader will be expected to bring important issues for resolution to the attention of the

appropriate people.

A technical background in the standards to be considered, a proven record of organizing and

coordinating diverse groups of technical personnel, and knowledge of the work should be

considered as prerequisites for assignment as Process Leader. The designation as Process

Leader is a significant assignment. As this individual will be required to dedicate extensive

amounts of time to ensuring the success of the Process, this assignment should be a principal

duty. Other assignments made to this individual during the time of conducting the Process

should be made only on a collateral basis. The Process Leader must provide leadership and

guidance to the Identification and Confirmation Teams and is responsible for supervising the

preparation of reports which will serve as the basis for approving the agreed-upon standards