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Geospatial LoB Program Management Plan
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WORK GROUP PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
Over the course of the Geospatial LoB project, Grant Thornton provides a wide variety of support to
Geospatial LoB work groups. Specific tasks vary by work group however there are several major
categories of support further described below.
6.1
Analysis Support
The Grant Thornton Team provides the work groups analysis assistance in completing work group tasks
including: data collection tool design, data capture, data compilation, data analysis, and results
summation. Specific analysis techniques include: trade off analysis, market analysis, cost-benefit
analysis, and stakeholder analysis.
6.2
Advisory Support (e.g. OMB Exhibit 300 expertise)
Grant Thornton supports the Geospatial LoB work groups by providing expert guidance, support, and
process management pertaining to the accomplishment of tasks and development of deliverables.
6.3
External Communication and Outreach Support
In accordance with the Geospatial LoB Communications Implementation Plan, Grant Thornton works
with the Managing Partner Team to support development and distribution of communications content and
materials, such as briefings, fact sheets, articles, and website updates. Grant Thornton also supports
communications and outreach needs through the execution of various communications events and the
creation of the Geospatial LoB Communications Strategy and Implementation Plan.
6.4
Meeting Coordination
Grant Thornton supports work group leads in coordinating schedules, locations, and presentations for
meetings concerning both internal and external stakeholders. In addition, Grant Thornton, when
requested, host in-person meetings, conference calls, and online collaborative sessions via Ready Access,
or capture meeting minutes. Work Group Meetings will be posted on a QuickPlace calendar so all work
group members can view upcoming meetings
6.5
Schedule Management
The Grant Thornton team maintains the overall LoB schedule documents, and performs the same function
for each of the work groups. The Grant Thornton Team monitors schedule variances, and informs the
Managing Partner Team and Work Group Leads of any concerns about the ability of the work groups and
Managing Partner Team to adhere to the approved schedules. The Grant Thornton team, when
appropriate, suggests schedule modifications.
Last Updated 6/19/2008
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