Project Lesson | Categories of Systemic Lessons |
To avoid costly and time consuming Contract Change Proposals (CCP), due to requirement variations, it is critical that Defence stakeholders provide clarity in terms of the OCD and FPS. | Requirements Management |
The time required to negotiate contracts for the Overlander project is a significant driver of the schedule. | Contract Management |
When the organisation is under pressure to compress schedule so as to hasten the delivery of capability to the war-fighter, key decisions must be taken in light of potential impact on the ability of the project to achieve this aim. | Schedule Management |
It is important to ensure the early involvement of ALTC staff in the development of the Training requirement. This includes reviewing the ASDEFCON template DID ILS-910 and relevant clauses pertaining to training and participation in preliminary meetings to the Initial Training Conference. Suggest preliminary brief by ALTC for them to define their expectations, and 'fit' to contractual requirements. | Resourcing |
The effort involved with the vehicle / trailer interface (and any other interface with the prime equipment - eg wheels, required payload, etc) should not be underestimated even for apparently simple equipments. The early formation of interface working groups is important. | Contract Management |
No matter how attractive it is to rush equipment into service or no matter how strong the desire/pressure is to shorten the project schedule, proper and fulsome verification and validation of manufacturer's claims must be undertaken prior to giving approval for production. This is particularly relevant now as equipment/vehicles become more complex with more electronic components being installed such as on-board computers, electronic control units, on-board diagnostic equipment, etc. | Contract Management |