As well, accountability accords between executives and managers include some of the same mutually agreed-on indicators, which are tied to the business plans. Such a consultative process helps to build consensus on key performance indicators, principles and values, direction and business planning among the different levels of management. As well, officials stated that departmental committees of directors general provide a forum for sharing experiences and practices and exchanging information. This information is transmitted to the Department's management committee in order to support the management of science and technology in the Department. This is one way in which information is fed to departmental management.
Industry committees provide advice on expectations and indicators.