1、Lessons Learned Entry: 1170Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 1170a71 Lesson Date: 2001-02-01a71 Submitting Organization: HQa71 Submitted by: David M. LengyelDescription of Driving Event: Critical Skills Challenge Remains for Space Shuttle and International Space Station (ISS) Even with Active Recruitin
2、g and New HiresLesson(s) Learned: The critical skills challenge faced by NASA and its contractors in the Space Shuttle and ISS programs continues despite resumption of active recruiting of experienced and new employees.Recommendation(s): Provide more effective incentives to retain employees with cri
3、tical skills in such areas as Information Technology and Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Continue active recruiting of experienced and “fresh-out“ employees, using appropriate incentives when necessary.Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: Code M - Concur: Both NASA and its contractor man
4、agement teams have recognized the challenges of competing for critical skills in todays work environment, and have begun focused development of organizational assessment programs with emphasis on skills maintenance. These programs are targeted to include multiple tools and approaches (such as pay in
5、centives, cross training, mentoring, formal career development planning, etc) to maintain the appropriate balance of experienced skills as well as a continuous revitalization through the steady introduction of recent graduates. NASA has established fresh out goals at OSF Centers, used recruitment or
6、 relocation (signing) bonuses when necessary to attract quality hires at all levels, and authorized the payment of more competitive salaries in critical skill areas.Documents Related to Lesson: Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-N/AMissi
7、on Directorate(s): a71 Exploration Systemsa71 Space Operationsa71 Aeronautics ResearchAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Administration/Organizationa71 Aerospace Safety Advisory Panela71 External Relationsa71 Human Resources & Educationa71 Policy & PlanningAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2002-03-18a71 Approval Name: Bill Loewya71 Approval Organization: HQa71 Approval Phone Number: 202-358-0528Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
