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... 31 Project Planning To provide a controlled environment for a new or improved ACC, it is wise to create a formal project team who will be responsible for all aspects of the ACC design, CONOPS creation, construction (where necessary) , installation and/or integration of new systems and applications, and especially for completing the project on time and within the allocated budget.
From page 32...
... 32 Guidance for Planning, Design, and Operations of Airport Communications Centers The third group is Executing -- this is actually accomplishing the work. In this phase, the project team accomplishes the deliverables as outlined in the project scope.
From page 33...
... Project Planning 33 communication skills. This latter item is key in that the PM will serve not only as the source of information for the airport operator, but will also be charged with ongoing communication to and engagement with the stakeholders.
From page 34...
... 34 Guidance for Planning, Design, and Operations of Airport Communications Centers • Uses consensus-building skills if conflict arises. If the ACC will be bringing together airport organizations not previously co-located, there will likely be numerous opinions on how the project should be run, the expected outcomes, the use of personnel, etc.
From page 35...
... Project Planning 35 consider may be a procurement plan or construction plan, or they may be detailed in the project management plan. The project management plan typically covers topics used in the project execution system and includes the following: • Scope and requirements management.
From page 36...
... 36 Guidance for Planning, Design, and Operations of Airport Communications Centers into the ACC based on the desired opening is essential. The most likely factor in an unsuccessful project is an over-optimistic view that everything will go perfectly with the schedule developed on the basis of that unlikely occurrence.
From page 37...
... Project Planning 37 3.6 ACC Funding Committing the necessary resources for the entire ACC project is important. An ACC can be an expensive undertaking and providing a rough order of magnitude of the necessary resources up front helps to frame the final requirements for the ACC.
From page 38...
... 38 Guidance for Planning, Design, and Operations of Airport Communications Centers ACC considerations (including cost estimates, revenue sources, jurisdictional issues involving governance, decision-making, spectrum management, and technology) may still be inadequate to achieve "desired levels" unless the airport's CONOPS envisions interoperability.
From page 39...
... Project Planning 39 • Plan and Implement Risk Responses. Implementing a risk response is the activity that adds value to a project.

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