FATE OF MERCURY IN THE ARCTIC Michael Evan ... - COGCI

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and must be chosen carefully. In the event of unplanned circumstances the team must be able to
function effectively they must be able to cross function in the event someone is not able to function.
In times when the work is hindered due to weather, the team should be able to spend many hours
together in typically confined environments without too much mental discomfort. Identify the
amount of time available for planning and for the operation its-self. Use no more than 1/3 of the
planning time available for your own preliminary purposes. Leave 2/3 of the time to finish
preparing for the field work with your team. It is generally helpful to think through the above
process using reverse planning: i.e., use the desired end-state as a planning start point, and bring
back the planning to the present, establishing a list over the tasks that must be accomplished prior to
leaving for the field to ensure the team is prepared for success. At this stage of the planning process,
the desired end state should be getting to the field location successfully. Lastly look at the planned
budget give the tentative resource needed list. Make an honest judgement at this point in time if the
desired work can be accomplished with the resources available. Contacting agencies and verify
with experts that there is a reasonable chance for the operation to obtain permits at the area, with the
time and resources available: Have a time range to work with and alternate sites to propose to the
granting agencies. Solidify a tentative timeline based on no adverse information relating to wildlife,
weather or logistical factors which the agencies know to be problematic for the area of operation.
2) Alert your team:
Address items that must be prepared for by the team to accomplish the assignment. Involve
alternates already at this stage. A team that is used to working together, or has well defined job
assignments and routines will know to initiate these routines at this point in time. Ensure that your
team is aware of the nature and purpose of assignment, any special instructions (and to whom) and
when the planned date is. Remind them to check already now that they have current certifications
and passports (at the planned time of the field work).