The development/improvement of the element activities, as part of the management system as well as in relation to further detailed description in the form of procedures and standards  

Implementation of work that needs to be carried out in line with specific activities described  

Management of the activities as described in the elements by those persons who have a responsibility over an area in which the activities need to be done. In principle, this training (called “management briefing” in the 16-step process) will focus on the critical few issues which are part of the element activities. It allows those responsible to ask the proper questions and – by doing such – stimulate the activities to be done.  

Execution of work as part of the “quality principles” loop. This includes such activities as provision of training, doing reviews and assessments, data collection and the preparation of improvement plant following assessments.