Working Groups - CSS Process

Decision Process Working Group

Goal:
Methods for Decision Making must be fair, open, equitable and inclusive. Collaboration moves decision making beyond individual and agency interests. New ideas will always be considered with respect and an open mind.

Outcomes:

Design a collaborative decision process that will ensure future decisions are made in a fair, open, equitable and inclusive manner.
Include in the process a method for amending the CSS Guidance Manual with new ideas and best practices.
Design the process to be scaleable based on project size and adaptable for each of the 5 Life Cycle Phases.

Actions:

Increase understanding of Decision Science.
Customize the 6 Step Process for the corridor.
Customize the 6 Step process for each of the 5 Life Cycle Phases.
Increase understanding about effective teams.
Establish the framework for required and as-needed teams.
Establish the appropriate public participation and information for each phase.
Gain endorsement and support for the process.
Document the products.

Members list
CSS Process Working Group Members
Process/Timeline Fact Sheet
CE/CSS Process Flow Chart
CSS Process Work Plan
Process Working Group Materials [PDFs]

Life Cycle Phases
I-70 Mountain Corridor Decision Process
Wharton at Work
Beblin's Team Roles
Building Blocks for Teams
Margerison McCann Team Performance Wheel

Previous Process Working Group Meetings:

May 15, 2008 Process Working Group Agenda
May 15, 2008 Process Working Group Decision Text
May 15, 2008 Process Working Group Life Cycle Text
May 15, 2008 Process Working Group Meeting Minutes

Process Working Group March 18, 2008 Agenda
Process Working Group March 18, 2008 Decision Process Graphic
Process Working Group Life Cycle Graphic
Process Working Group Methods and Strategies
Process Working Group March 18, 2008 Meeting Minutes