Organisationally, the work of the Spoken Language Working Group was performed by a number of Subgroups each focussing on specific technical aspects of the area (see Figure 1.4) and each drawing in expertise from outside the main Working Group.
The structure of the Subgroups was designed to parallel the contents of the planned handbook as it was felt that this would not only provide an effective working structure, but would also simplify the management of the overall activity. In general, each Subgroup had three members, one of whom was a member of the main Spoken Language Working Group.
Figure 1.4: Working structure of the EAGLES Spoken Language Working Group