> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://connected-places-catapult.gitbook.io/trial-design-guidebook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://connected-places-catapult.gitbook.io/trial-design-guidebook/implementation-and-management/introduction.md).

# Introduction

This section is aimed at understanding the necessary project management components of the trial prior to deployment in the station. 

This section will guide SMEs through: 

* [Project plan](/trial-design-guidebook/implementation-and-management/project-plan.md) – supporting SMEs in preparing a detailed timeline of activities that will taking place over the trialling period.  
* [Risk & mitigations](/trial-design-guidebook/implementation-and-management/risk-assessment.md) – Supporting SMEs in highlighting known risks that are likely to impact the delivery of the trial.