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mission objective was now ensuring the Convenient retrieval of documentation, control aids the retrieval of information
crew returned home safely. especially during an emergency and documents, ensures traceability
The astronauts on board worked very Eliminate delay and disruption when and consistency, supports auditability
closely with the team on the ground attempting to locate a specific revision and provides key information on the
to explore ways to make the necessary of a document with effective version status of project deliverables.
repairs needed to get them home. The control in place By enforcing the defined processes,
engineers working on the ground went Well-planned, efficient distribution of document control ensures uncontrolled
through the spacecraft’s construction documentation to the right people at changes on documents are avoided, as
documentation and developed makeshift the right time well as ensuring the overall security
repair solutions based only on the Ensures regulatory compliance in line of documentation. Without proper
materials that were available to the crew. with industry standards document control, not only will there
Thanks to the up-to-date, comprehensive Maintains the security of documents be financial implications but this
documentation being readily available Reduction in costs by ensuring the could result in safety incidents with
to those on the ground, and maintaining standardised practices of document catastrophic effects. I would personally
effective communication with all control are enforced recommend implementing document
parties, all three astronauts touched control on any project, no matter
down on terra firma almost six days the size. Protect business interests
after they initially took off. Roughly two days into the and entrust the management of
Documentation and, indirectly mission, the three astronauts documentation to the professionals.
document control, were essential in onboard heard a loud bang. It
understanding the nature and extent of
the damage sustained by the spacecraft, was established that an oxygen Acknowledgements
in developing ingenious repair solutions tank had exploded, causing
and in saving the lives of the crew. damage to various systems There are many people who have supported me
throughout my time at Cadent and, within my role
as a Document Controller. I can safely say without
their guidance and mentorship, I would not be where
Benefits of Document Control I am today. I would like to thank my fellow Document
Document control plays a vital role in Conclusion Controllers Lisa Hegarty, Sophie Davies and Ashlea
Castleton, for your encouragement and motivation
the progression of the programme as Implementing document control and for boosting my confidence when it has been
it ensures the flow of documentation and investing in skilled professional lacking. Kate Lazenby, HS2 Programme Coordinator:
thank you for being a role model, encouraging me
and reduces human error without bias document controllers is a proactive to dream big and for continuously supporting me
professionally and efficiently. Effective way to protect the business, as well as throughout my development. Grant Smith, Programme
Manager: thank you for seeing the potential in me
document control can have many benefits, ensuring accessibility, retrievability, when I didn’t see it in myself. You have both had a
huge impact on my career and without your support,
to both the project and the business. control and security for your documents doors which have now opened to me would have
Some of these benefits may include: and your information. Document otherwise remained closed.

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