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What impact will the Triad have on my staffing requirements and associated training needs?
 
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While staffing requirements are mostly the same for the Triad as for more traditional approaches, successful implementation of the Triad approach does require additional or different support in some areas than a traditional approach would. This includes technical support in the development of a sufficiently accurate conceptual site model (CSM), analytical chemistry support, data management support, field decision support (including stakeholder communication), and contracting support. Since the CSM is at the core of Triad systematic project planning, having appropriate technical expertise available is critical to project success. The Triad will also likely produce data collection programs that involve non-standard and/or innovative real-time measurement technologies, requiring a level of field savvy analytical chemistry expertise that might not otherwise be utilized. Because Triad dynamic work strategies result in field activities based on real-time data, the assumption is that data management support is available for handling real-time data in a manner that does not compromise field activities. This can potentially include Geographical Information System, data visualization, database design and management, and laboratory data management skills. A Triad-based set of field activities will also likely require a higher level of involvement by senior technical staff during implementation than a traditional program would to assist with decision-making and determine what should be done in response to unexpected results. Finally, a Triad approach may require flexible contracting mechanisms that are different than a traditional or fixed price approach, and so there may be the need for greater procurement and contracting involvement with project planning.