The EPG Lead may also develop and maintain PI
management plans. The plans need to document PI tasks, EPG schedules, resource
utilization, and risks. Results are reported to senior management. The EPG Lead,
before establishing the rest of the EPG, may need to work with senior management
in order to address fundamental infrastructure needs. Typical infrastructure needs
that should be addressed by the EPG Lead include:
Setting up or stabilizing communication mechanisms throughout the
organization
Establishing and staffi ng the EPG, Steering Committee, and Executive Boards
Establishing and maintaining a Configuration Control Board (CCB)
Developing CCB control of PI documentation
Creating mechanisms to present ideas and requests for improvement to the
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Developing organizational policies for each process area
Creating a measurement framework to assess success and progress made
Providing appropriate training and support
Evaluating and providing appropriate support tools
The EPG will be responsible for developing and implementing Action Plans
that address the deficiencies discovered during the appraisal process.
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