7.1 Key Lessons Learned

Project Lesson

Categories of Systemic Lessons

In the context of pre-project planning, the need to better appreciate the effort involved in being a customer of a first-of type program.

First of Type Equipment

Underestimating the length of time required and effort involved in undertaking these phases when applied to a complex, highly developmental system.

Schedule Management

Better appreciating the challenges involved in contractor management in a complex developmental project.

Contract Management

Recognising the need for pro-active risk management and the use of high-end risk management tools.

First of Type Equipment

The need for industry to pay greater attention to adequately resourcing complex and highly developmental projects.

Resourcing

Early recognition of the need for proactive stakeholder engagement throughout the project.

Contract Management

The need to provide adequate resources with sufficient lead-time to develop and execute the evaluation and negotiating phases for the in-service support component of a first-of type capability.

Resourcing

Contract Management