1、Lessons Learned Entry: 1282Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 1282a71 Lesson Date: 2002-01-01a71 Submitting Organization: ARCa71 Submitted by: DR Mendoza/ Mark LeonSubject: Project Management: Changing Workforce Requirements Description of Driving Event: The Project underwent several transitions requiri
2、ng a refocusing or resizing of project personnel resources. Thus, several employees were trimmed from the work force, causing a deflation in morale among the remaining Project personnel, in addition to the loss in capability. In response, the Project/Program management actively sought to place the t
3、rimmed workforce with other employment, either throughout the Programs other projects or with external sources. Knowing that their welfare was being protected and advocated for, the Project employees were able to sustain their productivity and morale.Lesson(s) Learned: During Project downsizing and/
4、or redirecting, care must be taken to allow people to adjust. This may mean finding employees alternate work so that they are not caught off guard, demoralized, or unsupported. This philosophy strengthens each remaining team members commitment to the team and to management, increases morale, reduces
5、 anxiety, and maintains productivity.Recommendation(s): Project management must help employees secure alternative employment if necessary. Hiring contacts both within and external to the Program should be identified and maintained throughout the Projects lifecycle. These resources may even be includ
6、ed in the Projects risk management plan such that employee confidence is increased. People are our greatest resource. While performance based contracts ignore the individual, we should not lose sight of the relationship between peoples productivity and their treatment. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleN
7、o reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: N/ADocuments Related to Lesson: N/AMission Directorate(s): a71 Exploration Systemsa71 Sciencea71 Space Operationsa71 Aeronautics ResearchAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Administration/Orga
8、nizationa71 Human Resources & Educationa71 Policy & PlanningAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2002-10-09a71 Approval Name: Anthony Bricenoa71 Approval Organization: ARCa71 Approval Phone Number: 650-604-1012Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
