Role of the Process Leader - hdbk114820020039

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identification of the process to be followed to gain approval (schedules, time limitations,

and approval defaults),

identification of methods for identifying significant issues and for resolving differing

opinions,

identification of qualification requirements for team members, and

identification of the basis for the establishment of a necessary and sufficient set of

standards

While the primary documentation for adequacy of the Process product will be developed by the

teams, the Convened Group should develop a formal method to document their decisions as the

Process develops. Many of the attributes that support a feasibility determination for the

proposed WSS set will be captured in this record. It will be necessary to describe in detail some

of the key steps and responses to the uncertainties which are inevitable. Experience has

shown that it is far better to document these events when they occur, rather than attempting to

build the record later.

Effective Convened Groups obtain Stakeholders and Interested Parties' views often as input to

the decision making process and provide clear, consistent information to the Process Leader

concerning performance expectations and objectives that must ultimately be satisfied by the

implemented WSS set.

7.4

Role of the Process Leader

The Process Leader should be proactive in identifying appropriate individuals to serve on the

Convened Group. Typical candidates are representatives from the Agreement Parties and the

Resource Authorities.

The Process Leader convenes the first meetings of the Convened Group. There are two items

of business which should be addressed during the early meetings. First, the Process Leader