Project Capability

3.19  Two views of project capability are provided. Figures 3.6 and 3.7 show a comparison between the percentages of Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs) for the same nine projects reported in both the 2007-08 and 2008-09 DMO MPR.

Figures 3.6 and 3.7 - Traffic light Analysis of the Nine 2007-08 MPR Projects

3.20  Figure 3.8 breaks down the percentage of Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), identified in the 15 MPR projects' MAAs and their respective traffic light indicators as at the end of September 2009. MOEs represent key capability performance attributes of a project which if not satisfied would have a significant effect on the eventual suitability for operational service. The individual MOEs for projects are not included for security classification reasons. The DMO has undertaken to develop a more robust KPI to the extent that this is possible given security constraints and availability of consistent measures and information across highly variable projects; in the interim, the current subjective approach will continue.

Figure 3.8 - Traffic light Analysis of the 15 2008-09 MPR Projects

3.21  The traffic lights, based on a subjective assessment, indicate:

•  Red: MOEs that at this stage are unlikely to be met

•  Amber: MOEs that are under threat but still considered as manageable.

•  Green: MOEs for which there is a high level of confidence they will be met.

3.22  Of the total number of MOEs across the nine projects in the 2007-08 DMO MPR, 7% of these were reported 'Red', 13% 'Amber' and 80% 'Green'. A direct comparison with the same nine projects in 2008-09 shows 1% reported 'Red', 16% 'Amber', and 83% 'Green'. Capability performance percentages reported for the nine 2007-08 MPR projects and 15 projects in the 2008-09 MPR is not directly comparable because of the higher number of projects and the associated increase in the total number of MOEs and the fact that each project has a differing number of MOEs. Figure 3.8 indicates that 86% of all 15 projects' consolidated MOEs are likely to be or have been met. This year only one MOE is reported 'Red' in comparison with four in 2007-08; the reduction results from the resolution of technical issues over the reporting year.