AAOM Handbook

Management Routines

2.2.3 Quantity

One meeting to review the draft work schedule per scheduling period for each Supervisor / Crew.

2.2.4 Quality

The draft schedule shall be clearly visible to the Supervisor and all crew members.

The draft schedule shall include all work for which the Supervisor is directly accountable plus all work that the crew members will be required to execute. Prior to the start of the meeting, the Supervisor will: • Have reviewed the Schedule/Task Status Report, highlighting significant activities – both within their area and outside the area that may affect the crew’s ability to deliver the schedule. • Understand the expected operating pattern for the coming weeks (operating, shutdown periods), • Have had discussions with the Scheduler – understanding the critical issues already recognised for the schedule and intended controls. • Have up to date versions of the Schedule/Task Status Report.

Use the key principles and guidelines consistent with Systems Leadership.

The meeting shall be conducted in a venue that provides comfortable, undisturbed conditions and suitable means of displaying the schedule for all to see.

Use the meeting agenda.

2.2.5 Resources

This task is completed by the Supervisor and members of each crew accountable for executing work.

The meeting is chaired by the Supervisor.

Scheduler (if available)

2.2.6 Time

The review of the draft schedule shall be conducted at; • the day prior to the Area Scheduling meeting for crews working a fixed shift pattern, or • at the start of one shift during each block of shifts for crews working rotating shifts.

The meeting should take no more than 15 to 30 minutes.

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