The document outlines 10 simple steps for better archaeological management as presented by Martin Locock at an annual conference for archaeologists. The steps include reflecting on one's role and identity, using clear job titles, considering one's professional image, investing in training and project management tools, effective communication with non-archaeologists, realistic costing and risk assessment, knowing when excavation work is complete, planning for all project stages, prioritizing health and safety, and treating junior staff well. The document provides details and examples for each step.

1. 10 simple steps to better archaeological management Martin Locock IFA Annual Conference for Archaeologists March 2008

7. Matt Edgeworth, Acts of Discovery: an ethnography of archaeological practice

16. Clothes reflect who we are 1 2 3 4

17. Clothes tell others who we are “ We’re complete scruffbags but I don’t care. I’m not remotely interested in appearances, life’s too short for that” Mick Aston “ An archaeological fashion show: how archaeologists dress and how they are portrayed in the media”, Cornelius Holtorf, in T Clack and M Brittain 2007 Archaeology and the Media

18. Clothes tell others who we are Step 3: What impression do you want to create?

29. What the archaeologist says We’ll need to extend the trench to pick up the return of the medieval wall and then excavate the well which will contain good palaeo evidence.

30. What the developer hears Blah blah blah delay blah blah blah overrun blah blah blah costs blah blah blah

34. Post-project review: what went right / wrong? Step 6: Are you costing projects realistically? Who pays if you get things wrong?

37. IFA Standard and Guidance for archaeological field evaluation

42. Step 9: Take H&S seriously and COSHH and the Working Time Directive Step 9: Do you?

43. Step 10: Treat junior staff well Source: Archaeology Labour Market Intelligence: Profiling the Profession 2002/03 Long-term issue: your experienced staff are your best assets Travelling time, holidays, pension scheme, healthcare , training.

45. 10 simple steps Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Moses receiving the Tablets

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