1、Lessons Learned Entry: 1286Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 1286a71 Lesson Date: 2002-01-01a71 Submitting Organization: ARCa71 Submitted by: DR Mendoza/ K. FreemanSubject: Co-management of Projects by Non-civil Servants Description of Driving Event: Due to circumstances involving human resources and h
2、iring issues, that prevented the Project from assigning a Civil Servant Deputy, a Contractor was placed in the position of Associate Project Manager. However, contractors cannot be responsible for certain management duties such as budget issues or direction of Civil Service employees. Therefore, the
3、 Project had to ensure that the proper protocol and authority hierarchy was followed under this unique Civil Servant/Contractor management team.Lesson(s) Learned: The Projects use of Civil Servant and Contractor personnel allowed the Project to successfully address all its management responsibilitie
4、s and roles. The factors that contributed to the success of this unique management team were; an explicit separation of government/contractor (budgetary and personnel) only functions, close and supportive relationship between Civil Servant Project Manager and Contractor Associate Project Manager; an
5、d appropriate delegation of authority in the Project managers absence.Recommendation(s): Projects can and should consider filling management positions with contractors when such choices best serve the projects interests and enhance success. However, under this type of management structure, the bound
6、aries of authority and responsibilities must be explicitly defined, communicated, and implemented to avoid unlawful delegation of government authority. Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-N/AD
7、ocuments Related to Lesson: N/AMission Directorate(s): a71 Exploration Systemsa71 Sciencea71 Space Operationsa71 Aeronautics ResearchAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Administration/Organizationa71 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-,-,-
