Common use of Management structure and procedures Clause in Contracts

Management structure and procedures. Given that this support action is a small project, relying on partners with a proven track record of collaboration in GridTalk, a lightweight management structure will be adopted based on the highly successful structure put in place for GridTalk. This will ensure that the manpower involved can focus on achieving the project deliverables effectively, while maintaining adequate checks for transparency and accountability between the partners through the role of the Project Management Board. The project management of e-ScienceTalk will be organised with the following structure (see figure below): • A Project Management Board, representing all partners and chaired by an elected representative, to be appointed each year. • A Project Manager, with overall project responsibility for the project. • Work Package Leaders, responsible for coordinating the activity of each individual WP and reporting to the Project Manager. Project management structure for e-ScienceTalk

Management structure and procedures. Given that this support action is a small project, relying on partners with a proven track record of collaboration in GridTalk, a lightweight management structure will be adopted based on the highly successful structure put in place for GridTalk. This will ensure that the manpower involved can focus on achieving the project deliverables effectively, while maintaining adequate checks for transparency and accountability between the partners through the role of the Project Management Board. The project management of e-ScienceTalk will be organised with the following structure (see figure below): • A Project Management Board, representing all partners and chaired by an elected representative, to be appointed each year. • A Project Manager, with overall project responsibility for the project. • Work Package Leaders, responsible for coordinating the activity of each individual WP and reporting to the Project Manager. Project management structure for e-ScienceTalk.