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With system planning, a team prepares proposals for action that have been [https://eit.engineers.scot/index.php?title=Top-down_strategy#Test_proposals thoroughly tested] and are based on a consensus view of the members of the team. | With system planning, a team prepares proposals for action that have been [https://eit.engineers.scot/index.php?title=Top-down_strategy#Test_proposals thoroughly tested] and are based on a consensus view of the members of the team. | ||
When acceptance or rejection of proposals is the responsibility of senior management or of a client, | When acceptance or rejection of proposals is the responsibility of senior management or of a client, the following fundamental principle of good governance should be adopted: | ||
Changes to proposals from system planning should only be made on the basis of further proposals that have also been thoroughly tested. | Changes to proposals from system planning should only be made on the basis of further proposals that have also been thoroughly tested. | ||
If the proposals from system planning are challenged by the client/management, the matter should be referred back to the planning team or independently assessed by another team. The client should not jump to a conclusion on the basis of what seems to be a good idea. With complex uncertainty the risk in doing that is likely to be unacceptably high. | If the proposals from system planning are challenged by the client/management, the matter should be referred back to the planning team or independently assessed by another team. The client should not jump to a conclusion on the basis of what seems to be a good idea. With complex uncertainty the risk in doing that is likely to be unacceptably high. | ||