Title :
A systems management approach to improving performance and reducing risks in research projects and programs
Author :
Gilbert, Michael G.
Author_Institution :
NASA Langley Res. Center, Hampton, VA, USA
Abstract :
The Systems Management Office at the NASA Langley Research Center has adopted an approach to improving performance and reducing risks in research programs and projects that recognizes the interrelationship of good program or project management and systems engineering processes in achieving success. The approach stresses early identification, improvement, and implementation of good program or project management practices through consulting and facilitated, "just-in-time" training tailored to the specific program or project. The approach also addresses process and policy improvement and value-added independent reviews and assessments. The approach is further detailed and specific activities and highlights indicating effectiveness of the approach are presented.
Keywords :
project management; research and development management; risk management; systems engineering; training; NASA Langley Research Center; Systems Management Office; just-in-time training; performance improvement; policy improvement; program management; project management; research programs; research projects; risk reduction; systems engineering processes; systems management approach; value-added independent assessments; value-added independent reviews; Costs; Engineering management; Management training; NASA; Project management; Risk management; Space missions; Space technology; Stress; Systems engineering and theory;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace Conference Proceedings, 2002. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7231-X
DOI :
10.1109/AERO.2002.1035323
