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5.6 Project Implementation Structure

Large projects will require an effective structure for project control, with clearly defined responsibilities and provision for accountability. The project control structure should emphasize completing the following:

• establish a measurement system;
• measure results of work schedule progress, budget, compliance with technical specifications, and resource requirements;
• report the results;
• predict results of deviations;
• implement action to correct deviations;
• continue to review procedures; and
• monitor and evaluate performance.

The project implementation structure must enlist the cooperation of the local EA organizational structure because the EAs know their own system and should have effective communication channels. The achievement of project objectives requires both an appropriate organization structure and the objective selection of the best staff for the work. The implementation should be managed with strong central control with active participation of EA staff in the project-specific areas, supported by an experienced project implementation consultant. The project organization should provide for

• simultaneous operation of the functional organization and the project,
• functional managers for the project,
• flexible use of staff, and
• operation and maintenance of a core project team.