5. Implementation
STEP 5.1 Identify Stakeholders.
Purpose | To ensure stakeholders are fully engaged throughout the Implementation Stage. |
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Timing Note | Engaging with stakeholders will occur, as needed, throughout the stage. |
Useful Tool | Guidelines on Stakeholder Engagement |
Actions
Action | Description |
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1 | Review the Stakeholder Engagement section of the Project Plan. |
2 | Identify where stakeholders should be consulted in this Stage. |
3 | Consult throughout the stage as planned. |
At the end of this step: Stakeholders have been adequately consulted throughout this Stage. |
STEP 5.2 Implement Biosecurity Prevention
Purpose | To implement the prevention measures of the Biosecurity Plan. |
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Actions
Action | Description |
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1 | Follow the activities recorded in the Prevention section of the Biosecurity Plan. |
At the end of this step: The biosecurity prevention measures have been implemented. |
STEP 5.3 Train the Team
Purpose | To undertake all training and skills are provided for the project. |
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Actions
Action | Description |
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1 | Review the following documents to determine the training and skills required:
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2 | Organise the appropriate training required for the team to complete the project. |
At the end of this step: All team members are adequately trained and skilled to undertake the project. |
STEP 5.4 Source the Services
Purpose | To agree all contracts to cover the supply of services from contractors. |
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Useful Tool | Guidelines for Project Managers. |
Actions
Action | Description |
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1 | Review the following documents to determine the services required from contractors:
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2 | Identify all services and contractors that require contracts. |
3 | Review your organisation’s procedures relevant to the supply of external services. |
4 | Agree contracts for all services. |
At the end of this step: Contracts are in place to cover all services. |
STEP 5.5 Source the Equipment
Purpose | To take possession of all necessary equipment for the project. |
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Actions
Action | Description |
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1 | Review the Equipment List section of the Operational Plan to identify the necessary equipment. |
2 | Review the Biosecurity Plan to identify the necessary equipment for the biosecurity activities. |
3 | Review the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan to identify the necessary equipment for the monitoring activities. |
4 | Gather together all the required equipment. This may require buying missing equipment |
At the end of this step:
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STEP 5.6 Complete the Remaining Pre-Operation Tasks
Purpose | To complete the preparation for the eradication operation, the monitoring and the biosecurity activities. |
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Timing Note | Steps 5.3 to 5.6 may be done in parallel. |
Actions
Action | Description |
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1 | Review the Task Schedule section of the Operational Plan. |
2 | Complete any remaining pre-operational actions required to prepare for the eradication operation, the monitoring and biosecurity. |
At the end of this step: Preparation for the eradication operation is complete. |
STEP 5.7 Conduct a Readiness Check
Purpose | To have an independent technical reviewer verify the readiness for the eradication operation. |
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Useful Tools |
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Actions
Action | Description |
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1 | Have all project documents and plans reviewed by independent technical advisors. |
2 | The Project Manager holds a project readiness meeting with the independent technical advisors to discuss all aspects of the project. |
3 | The independent technical advisors complete a Project Readiness Report. |
4 | Review and action the recommendations of the Project Readiness Report. |
5 | Consider whether a further Readiness Check is required if the earlier check identified required actions. |
At the end of this step: The Project Readiness Report is complete. |
STEP 5.8 Do Pre-Operational Monitoring
Purpose | To measure the baseline values of the indicators before the eradication operation begins. |
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Actions
Action | Description |
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1 | Follow the activities recorded in the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan. |
At the end of this step: Pre-operational monitoring results have been gathered and recorded. No template is provided for recording monitoring data – Project Managers should use suitable tools. |
STEP 5.9 Hold a Pre-Operation Briefing
Purpose | To ensure the team are familiar with the eradication operation, what their tasks are and their readiness to perform the operation. |
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Actions
Action | Description |
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1 | Gather eradication team together. |
2 | Run through the Operational Plan and each team member’s role and tasks. |
3 | Answer any outstanding questions from the team. |
4 | Record the outcomes of the briefing. |
At the end of this step: Briefing has been held and recorded. No template is provided. |
STEP 5.10 Conduct the Eradication Operation
Purpose | To remove the target species from the island by following the tasks detailed in the Operational Plan |
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Useful Tools |
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Actions
Action | Description |
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1 | Follow the eradication plan detailed in the Operational Plan. |
At the end of this step: The target species has been removed from the site. |
STEP 5.11 Conduct Post-Operation Tasks
Purpose | To complete all “tidy-up” activities and other tasks required after the eradication operation. |
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Timing Note | Depending on the project and island remoteness, these tasks may be completed:
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Useful Tools | Guidelines on using brodifacoum. |
Actions
Action | Description |
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1 | If using bait, monitor the breakdown of the bait until safe. |
2 | If warning signs have been erected, remove them when site is considered safe. |
3 | Complete all other post-operation tasks detailed in the Task Schedule section of the Operational Plan. |
At the end of this step: All post-operation tasks are complete. |
STEP 5.12 Hold a Post-Operation Debriefing
Purpose | To review the success of the operation. |
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Timing Note | To be undertaken immediately after the operation, before leaving the site; when the entire operation team is together |
Useful Tools |
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Actions
Action | Description |
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1 | Review the Operational Plan with the team. |
2 | Review how each of the activities were carried out: pre, during and post operation. |
3 | Identify any changes to the plan. |
4 | Identify any lessons learned. |
5 | Record the outcomes of the debriefing in the Operational Review. |
At the end of this step: The Operational Review is complete. |
STEP 5.13 Inform the Stakeholders
Purpose | To communicate to the stakeholders that the eradication operation has been completed and how it went. |
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Timing Note | Stakeholder consultation will have also occurred though the Implementation Stage as set out in the Project Plan. |
Useful Tools | Guidelines on Stakeholder Engagement |
Actions
Action | Description |
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1 | Review the Stakeholder Engagement section in the Project Plan to confirm how you plan to communicate with each group of stakeholders. |
2 | Review the Project Reporting section of the Project Plan to understand the planned project status reporting. |
3 | Communicate as planned, providing copies of the Operational Review (as required). |
At the end of this step: Stakeholders have been informed of the project status. |