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

Volume

7

fYear

2002

fDate

2002

Firstpage

572518

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;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Aerospace Conference Proceedings, 2002. IEEE

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7231-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/AERO.2002.1035323

Filename

1035323