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With a solid study foundation and a well planned
approach, participants will be able to see where you are going
and how you will get there .
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You probably want jump right in with a vague
idea of what to get, who to ask, and what to do to solve the
problem. This seems to be the fastest way to get things done;
but in reality, it's the slowest. Regulations to adhere to,
needs to consider, methods to effectively analyze the situation
and people bring into process are often left trampled. These
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Scoping (finding out the actions needs to
cover) provides a base map, or context, for the problem.
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This initial scoping provides a rough outline
to identify key players, driving issues, and basic study boundaries.
Ensure that all potential stakeholders know about the scoping and that everyone is involved
who wants to be. This will provide the local and broad perspectives
needed for an accurate and comprehensive beginning.
As in any game, the more time setting up, the more people
can concentrate on having fun--and solving the problem. Take
the following steps now to help maximize value and efficiency
while minimizing conflict and misunderstandings.
If any of these steps are not in place, or have not consciously
been considered, you need to review them.
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| The clear need for a solution is not
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Much of the foundation is built before Reclamation
ever gets involved. Others may have already started on the problem;
thought about causes, effects, and related influences; and formulated
possible solutions. Listen to what they have found so far and
show what resources Reclamation can bring. This will help establish
working relationships.
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Executive
Summary  and Process  Tours :
Before Funding <------>
Step 1, Needs |
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Before Funding
Step 1