1Objectives of the Project Handbook. The objective of this Project Handbook is to offer reliable guidelines for the members of the MULTI-STR3AM project in order to facilitate purposeful collaboration throughout the project period. As such, this document defines the general approach to and the procedures to be followed for the most important aspects of the project, including management structures, partner communication, project reporting, working practices and risk management. It is designed to provide a common framework for effective management, communication, documentation, deviation identification and correction throughout the course of the project. While certain issues are elaborated upon in further detail in the Grant Agreement and Consortium Agreement, the main goals of this report are: • The establishment of documentation, reporting and communication procedures to be followed by all members of the Consortium • To facilitate knowledge exchange and production • To support Consortium partners in being aware of how their activities relate to the work done by others • To provide support in monitoring the progress of the project, including the production of deliverables on time and specification in accordance with work packages • To facilitate identification of deviations and taking necessary remedial actions as soon as possible
