PROVISIONAL PROJECT PLAN 2010 -2011

AS MODIFIED (DRAFT) BY JS (AND CS) FOR DISCUSSION

Phase 2 / Start Date / Finish Date
OUTLINE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
First meeting of Advisory Panel and writer – agree draft structure, outline contents and timescale / September / -
Proposed draft discussion structure and outline content – Marc V G / By end September
Feedback on proposed structure and outline content from CS / By end September
Preliminary identification of Agency etc Sub-group and Professionals Sub-group / End September / End September
Consult with key agencies and individuals on structure proposed and any key issues that they want to see covered. Also identify willingness to supply good practice examples and illustrations. Writer to meet with publisher and LI to firm up requirements, cost implications nature of graphic work required etc ALSO PUT IT UP ON THE LI WEBSITE AND INVITE COMMENT FROM MEMBERSHIP / Mid October / Mid November
Writer to prepare an expanded outline showing main and subheadings and indicative idea of content, to reflect consultation and views of publishers. Distribute to panel. / Mid November / End November
. Panel reviews and brings comments together. / End November / End of First Week December
Progress meeting of Advisory Panel and writer to confirm overall outline and broad content or conference call if dates impossible. AND TO INFORM KEY CONSULTEES TO KEEP THEM IN THE LOOP. / In first two weeks of December / -
2011
WRITERS FIRST DRAFT
Note Carys in Australia from 19th December to 27th January, working there in first half January, including some writing of first draft.
Writer prepares and submits first draft / End December / Mid March
Writer meets with publisher to discuss presentation of graphics and illustrations / Beginning March / -
Writer briefs Panel by e-mail on above discussion / Mid March
First Draft available for membership and others’ consideration, / Mid March / Mid April
Writer collates responses and distributes a briefing report to panel / Mid April / End April
Progress meeting of Advisory Panel and writer to discuss responses from membership and others / Mid Late April or Early May / -
Advisory Panel briefs close sub-groups on responses and suggested decisions for the way forward and seeks feedback / Early May / Mid May
Writer and Advisory Panel agree required changes / Mid May / End May
WRITERS SECOND DRAFT
Writer produces second draft incorporating agreed changes (time required depends on nature and extent of changes/redrafting required) Inclusion of graphics and illustrations / End May / End June
IEMA + LI contacted to arrange to publicise forthcoming review and consultation period with their membership via their respective journals/websites / Early June
Advisory Group review second draft and responses prepared
Progress meeting of Advisory Panel and writer / Mid June
Writer reviews comments from Advisory Group and revises second draft / Mid June
Distribution to close sub-groups and responses sought / Mid June / End July
Workshop(s) for members and others to glean key responses and suggestions / August
Overview to be undertaken by writer of sub-group responses and workshop findings / Early September / Mid September
Panel and Writer meet to agree/decide final issues / Mid September
FINAL DRAFT
Writer produces final version of text (again time required depends on extent of re-drafting required. Incorporation of graphics and illustrations prior to final review by Advisory Panel. / Mid September / Mid October
MARKETING AND PUBLICATION
Publication and marketing process

NB – little thought has been given to graphics/illustrative material.