Question

Describe the role of a technical workstream lead along with the required and desired skills to be successful in this position. As part of your description include an example of an actual position.

Answer 1

The various types of jobs that are required to be handled are as follows:

1. Process map the various workflows,
2. Establish logical sequence of events,
3. To be able to fast-track the project,
4. To have deep domain expertise and business acumen,

The desirable qualities are as follows:

1. Understanding the requirement of technology for project completion,
2. To have excellent interpersonal skills which are used to forge good relations with clients.
3. Person should be able to design and give quality assurance for the project,
4. To extract the big-picture or profit of business implications.

Example of actual position

Role and Responsibilities of the Workstream

1. Overseeing the implementation of the workstream projects as agreed through the Network North Coalition by

• Providing expert advice and consultation to contracted project managers
• Peer reviewing draft reports
• Signing off final reports
• Agreeing on recommendations arising from project findings to go to DHBs (via NNC)

1. Ensure work stream activities are aligned with the regional strategic direction
2. Seek timely feedback and advice from NNC on projects undertaken by the work stream
3. To determine priority service development activities (projects) during the Northern Regional Directions timeframe (2006-8)for recommendation to DHBs (via NNC) for approval
4. To make recommendations to DHBs (via NNC) on service changes based on project findings and their implications for service budgets.