1、Lessons Learned Entry: 1528Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 1528a71 Lesson Date: 2004-07-01a71 Submitting Organization: MSFCa71 Submitted by: Donald DugalSubject: Next Generation Launch Technology (NGLT)/Centralized, Standardized Resources Integration is Critical to Success Abstract: Budget errors, om
2、issions, and inconsistencies during formulation, coupled with the need for a focal point to respond to and coordinate with Headquarters Management and Center Chief Financial Office (CFO) personnel. Programs should establish a central resources integration office and baseline the budget as quickly as
3、 possible, using a formal mechanism for tracking and approving changes (e.g., NGLT Program Requirements Control Board (PRCB). Description of Driving Event: Budget errors, omissions, and inconsistencies during formulation, coupled with the need for a focal point to respond to and coordinate with Head
4、quarters Management and Center Chief Financial Office (CFO) personnel, were driving events. Complicating factors were introduced into the current resource environment as a result of the implementation of full-cost accounting and the IFM System. There was also a constant stream of questions and reque
5、sts for budget information.Lesson(s) Learned: It is important to establish a central program integration team and business staff as early in the formulation phase as possible. Having a program integration team as a single focal point for Headquarters and the Centers was critical. NGLT utilized a sin
6、gle point of contact for sending all NGLT guideline change requests to Headquarters. This allowed the program integration office to field questions and inquiries from Headquarters and Centers. It also gave the Program Office the ability to handle questions and inquiries from a multitude of sources,
7、thus insulating the project managers from unnecessary actions.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Recommendation(s): Programs should establish a central resources integration office and baseline the budget as quickly as possible, using a
8、formal mechanism for tracking and approving changes (e.g., NGLT Program Requirements Control Board (PRCB). Detailed example: annotate budget spreadsheets with full configuration-control information, including a revision log). Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: N/ADocuments Related to Less
9、on: N/AMission Directorate(s): a71 Exploration Systemsa71 Space Operationsa71 Aeronautics ResearchAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Administration/Organizationa71 Financial Managementa71 Policy & Planninga71 Program and Project ManagementAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2005-07-19a71 Approval Name: Lisa Carra71 Approval Organization: MSFCa71 Approval Phone Number: 256-544-2544Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
