Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify design objectives and success factors
- Plan the design activity
- The scope of each design work unit is reviewed and personnel and material resource requirements identified
- Design work units are programmed and scheduled in accordance with target achievement dates and resource constraints
- The design work plan, including key success/ performance indicators, is processed and approved/agreed in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Implement the design work plan
- Resources, including human, material and equipment/ systems, are allocated to particular design work units and tasks
- Designers are involved in finalising work preparations and processes, and in establishing key performance indicators
- Coordination issues with supporting agencies and departments are resolved
- Management responsibilities for removing inhibitors to achievements are satisfied
- Progress reviews are carried out and support provided to the designers to maintain technical design standards and achievement targets
- Design outcomes are prepared, finalised and certified as meeting the required specifications
- Design outcomes are documented and processed for client acceptance
- Monitor and respond to design performance
- Performance targets are monitored to assess progress and to provide indicators as to target revision or other intervention response
- Unsatisfactory performance is identified and prompt action is taken to rectify the situation
- Mentoring/coaching is provided to support individuals/teams
- Recommendations for variations to plans are negotiated and approved by the appropriate person/groups
- Systems, procedures and records associated with documenting performance are managed in accordance with the enterprise requirements