1、Lessons Learned Entry: 1312Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 1312a71 Lesson Date: 2002-01-01a71 Submitting Organization: ARCa71 Submitted by: DR Mendoza/M. SumichSubject: The Effects of a Projects Culture on Risk Management Success Description of Driving Event: The Project was responsible for developin
2、g and operating a flight vehicle that would demonstrate several new technologies and capabilities. While the new technologies and capabilities being incorporated into the vehicle had been tested and analyzed independently and separately using wind tunnel and computational methods, it would be the fi
3、rst time they would be integrated together. Therefore, the Project had a significant level of risk characteristic of flight demonstration/test activities. However, several factors that can best be described as a “risk and safety culture“ ensured the Project addressed risks appropriately. These facto
4、rs were: 1. The Project team had lots of experience with high-risk flight test programs.2. The Project decided to build two fully functional test vehicles as opposed to one with built in redundancy (note: those items deemed critical to safe operation were redundant) but treated each vehicle like it
5、was a unique irreplaceable asset. The Project took pride in delivering two fully functional vehicles and sought risk mitigation solutions independent of having two vehicles prior to solutions dependant on a two asset Project. Thus, in terms of developing risk mitigation strategies, the solution for
6、loosing some or all capability in the first vehicle, namely “having a backup or second vehicle,“ was considered last.3. To further reduce risk, as well as cost and schedule, the Project elected to control the vehicles remotely. However, the team took great pride in demonstrating the new flight new t
7、echnologies and capabilities safely such that their accomplishments could be transferred into new flight vehicle designs. Thus, the Project treated each flight vehicle as a member of the team and was committed to their safety as if they were manned.4. All Project members viewed risk management as th
8、eir own responsibility and took measures to identify and minimize risk.Lesson(s) Learned: Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Successfully implementing a risk management plan on a high risk Project is enhanced by the following factors: 1.
9、 Experience with similar high risk projects2. Project pride in finding creative solutions to problems and risk reduction3. A personal attachment to the resources at risk4. Commitments from each Project individual to minimize risk and operate safely (reducing risk is part of the job)Recommendation(s)
10、: Project management should create and foster a culture that focuses on reducing risk by: 1. Actively participating in risk management activities2. Acquiring and identifying experienced people that have experienced the benefits and liabilities associated with and without practicing sound risk manage
11、ment to act as leaders and mentors3. Providing incentives, recognition, and awards for risk reduction efforts4. Organizing and sponsoring forums, including guest speakers, that specifically discuss risks and share lessons learnedEvidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: N/ADocuments Related to L
12、esson: N/AMission Directorate(s): a71 Exploration Systemsa71 Sciencea71 Space Operationsa71 Aeronautics ResearchAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Administration/Organizationa71 Human Resources & Educationa71 Policy & PlanningProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without li
13、cense from IHS-,-,-a71 Risk Management/Assessmenta71 Safety & Mission AssuranceAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2002-10-29a71 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-,-,-
