They are members of the Ad Hoc Teams and their responsibility is to further communication and creativity between teams and the members within a team. They are the critical, quality control folks. But they are also the people who praise, cheer and encourage. The reasons are clear. The use of teams enhances the communications between members of the staff.
People think more creatively because they are getting input from a broader spectrum of perspectives.
The use of CPM scheduling brings much needed accountability into the management process. It also allows the project manager, section heads and the Chief of Mission overlay activities to determine if resources are being efficiently and effectively utilized. The CPM approach also facilitates multiple task management and allows each project manager the ability to tailor information according to his or her particular needs. Most importantly, it defines clear outcomes and milestones along a critical path that enables team leaders to celebrate measurable accomplishments as progress is being made along the way. Staff enthusiasm is maintained more easily when everyone sees weekly accomplishment.