AAOM Handbook

PL.21 Will this Job be Done Again? Context

Many of the Tasks that we undertake as part of operating and servicing a business area are repetitive. In some cases the work package detail is almost exactly the same in each repetition, in other cases there may be some detail changes. Whenever there is significant similarity in repeated work there are advantages to creating a template for the work package. A template improves the efficiency of creating the work package, because most of the elements of a quality work package will be saved in the template and can therefore be created for the new package with only a few keystrokes. Any changes necessary for a specific instance of work can be made to the work package created from the template. A template can also help improve the quality of a work package. Some of the time saved through creating the work package from a template can be used to improve the quality of the package. The improvements can be saved within the template for future use. If a work package is likely to be done again, storing the planning detail in a job template should be considered. Purpose To determine if the work package will be executed again. Quantity One decision as to whether the job is likely to be executed again. Quality The following criteria are to be considered.  Has this task been completed in the past?  Is it likely that this task will be required in the future?  Is it more efficient to create a work package for this task from a template or from scratch? (will a template reduce planning effort?)  Will a template improve planning quality? Time This activity must be completed at completion of the detailed planning for a work package. Resources Completion of this task is the accountability of the role nominated on the configured Planning flowchart.

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