AB1.1 Define aims and initial objectives for the project
AB1.2 Identify and assess factors affecting the achievement of objectives for the project
AB1.3 Develop and agree objectives for the project
This Unit is relevant to archaeologists responsible for the development of projects on behalf of clients and the agreement of contracts to undertake the project. This function is performed both by internal project managers developing a project on behalf of their own organisation and by external consultants who are likely to be working for non-archaeological organisations. This unit involves the definition of aims and objectives for projects.
The starting point is to establish the client's aims and objectives for the project. Who is the 'client'? There may be several: direct clients include those who have appointed the consultant/project manager, those who will pay for the work to be carried out, and those who will be accountable for project outcomes. Indirectly, there may be others whose aspirations and expectations must also be taken into account including political or financial sponsors and/or beneficiaries from the project's successful conclusion. These could be referred to as 'stakeholders'; 'clients' and 'stakeholders' therefore will often be a mix between those directly and indirectly interested in the project and those within and external to the project manager's own organisation.
It is possible that the client's aims originate from poorly defined or vague needs. Hence, included in the Unit are the functions of clarifying client and stakeholder aims, assessing factors that influence the achievement of objectives, developing options and final agreement with the clients and stakeholders of objectives to be met.
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