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Table 8-1. Example of critical success factors for a project mission statement
1. We must develop and implement a comprehensive project plan.
2. We must clearly communicate and keep our commitments to all internal and external
stakeholders.
3. We must have a program controls system to effectively adhere to scope, schedule,
cost, and quality requirements.
4. We must have a high-performing, collaborative team that is well led, dedicated,
appropriately resourced, and decisive.
5. We will build and commission best-value assets that integrate with existing
infrastructure and leverage our core operating talent.
6. We must assure that all key decisions are in the best interest of our customers,
defensible, and well documented.
7. We must identify, evaluate, and manage risk.
8. We shall plan and implement the project so that no one gets hurt.
This matrix should be developed and agreed to by project leadership to support
implementation of the project. The roles and responsibilities matrix is most effective when
it clearly defines decision-making processes, identifies approval authority, and describes
an effective dispute resolution process.
Successful DB projects are characterized as those that have decisive project leader-
ship that makes good decisions quickly and resolves disputes promptly. For DB projects,
effective project chartering will guide and inform all project delivery phases, including
procurement, in a consistent way by identifying clear, well-understood goals that are
embraced by key project stakeholders.
Baseline Studies
After completion of project goal-setting, a series of baseline studies is typically completed
to address specific project issues and to define project delivery requirements. These stud-
ies are usually technical and financial feasibility evaluations, which include alternative
analyses. Examples of baseline studies include site alternatives analysis, treatment process
performance requirements definition, treatment process pilot studies, funding plans, per-
mitting reviews, architectural functional requirements definition, foundation studies, and
other evaluations that are necessary to fully define project requirements. The results of
baseline studies are used to define a scope of work to be included in procurement docu-
ments for a DB project.
Delivery Strategy Definition
Upon completion of baseline study work, the details of the project delivery strategy can
be developed. Often, owners use facilitated workshops that are attended by key project
stakeholders to define the delivery strategy. Attendees review study results and come to
a consensus on all key project issues to define project requirements and to detail the DB