1、Lessons Learned Entry: 1400Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 1400a71 Lesson Date: 2003-01-01a71 Submitting Organization: ARCa71 Submitted by: Donald R. MendozaSubject: Resources Management: Resource Loading Abstract: Success at meeting a projects milestones may not translate into a stable allotment of
2、resources. Thus, projects should include, in addition to their risk planning, planning for opportunities (a scope increasing strategy). These opportunities once identified and mapped into the projects goals and objectives should be used as mechanisms to secure, and at times increase, a projects reso
3、urces.Description of Driving Event: The Project, like many others, was susceptible to the changing requirements and priorities characteristic of research and development activities. Since the Project was one of several in its parent Programs portfolio, additional challenges arose in times of Agency
4、resource adjustment. Although, the Project was successful at meeting its objectives, the Program often elected to increase the funding of its other projects (projects which were not as successful in meeting their milestones but may have been more successful at advocating for additional resources). T
5、he result was that the Projects efficiency and effectiveness, while high, was at times hindered because it could not secure needed resources during its critical phases.Lesson(s) Learned: 1. Success at meeting a projects milestones may not translate into a stable allotment of resources.2. 3. Those pr
6、ojects not meeting all their requirements may still get rewarded with increased resources if their needs are communicated effectively to their funding sources.Recommendation(s): Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-1. Projects must place e
7、ffort on identifying risks associated with resource allocations. The project must have a plan that describes when and how funding sources and other stakeholders learn about potential drawbacks of resource cuts.2. 3. Projects should include, in addition to their risk planning, planning for opportunit
8、ies (a scope increasing strategy). These opportunities once identified and mapped into the projects goals and objectives should be used, in addition to increasing the Projects payoff, as mechanisms to secure, and at times increase, a projects resources.Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: N
9、/ADocuments Related to Lesson: NPG 7120.5Mission Directorate(s): a71 Exploration Systemsa71 Sciencea71 Space Operationsa71 Aeronautics ResearchAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Financial Managementa71 Program and Project ManagementAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2004-05-20a71 Approval Name: Andrew Hockera71 Approval Organization: ARCa71 Approval Phone Number: 650-604-4120Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
