Jumpstart Package
Kickoff Session Included
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. The Kickoff Session is typically held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 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 monthly online Partnering goals monitoring and evaluation
- 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
- Session facility coordination
- Professional facilitation with all materials, workbooks, and handouts
- Online access to monthly Partnering evaluation and monitoring system
- Session report and feedback from participants e-mailed to key stakeholders
Video Conference Unlimited
Coordinated remote conferences in-between formal Follow-up Sessions will be scheduled. Remote conferencing allows a team check-in and address issues as soon as they arise, without waiting for the next formal Follow-up Session. Promptly dealing with disputes allows the project team to continue progress and delivery.
Online Measurement Included
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
Awards Application Included
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