Jumpstart Package

All primary stakeholders are invited to this session, and the project team may also consider inviting vital third-parties as well (i.e. Utilities, Permitting, and Resource Agencies), when deemed appropriate. It is encouraged that this session take place after an initial Executive Session to set the tone for the Project team members and lay the foundation for project success.

Objectives:

• Achieve consensus on what Partnering is and why it is essential for this project
• Assess and align project key goals
• Create a Partnering Charter
• Identify opportunities and challenges for the project
• Introduce Dispute Prevention and Resolution tools
• Create performance measurements, to ensure the project Partnering stays on track
• Establish, monitor, and evaluate monthly online Partnering goals
• Position the project early for local, state, and national awards and recognition

Kickoff Partnering Session Services (Provided by GLA):

• Session preparation, to include phone interviews of key stakeholders prior to the session
• Initial communication with the project team, to include an email calendar invitation to all attendees with full event details
• Professional facilitation with all materials, workbooks, and handouts
• Online access to monthly Partnering evaluation and monitoring system

Objectives:

• Track project goals established at Kickoff Partnering Session
• Analyze specific areas of improvement
• Utilize data as Dispute Prevention tool
• Develop a proactive plan for items of potential dispute

Objectives:

• Proactively align the project team members and stakeholders towards a showcase Award-Winning Project
• Continuously have the focus of project team members on what’s best for the Project
• Inspire project team members to go the extra mile and be proud of their accomplishments
• Promote Value-Engineering and Innovation