Assignment:
Create a 400-450 words and use APA format:
Read the file , Return to the troubled project you identified in the file . Ad hoc project change often contributes to project failure. Explain why? A formal system for project change may mitigate this issue. Explain how?
1. Provide an example of ad hoc change from the project you selected in the file .
2. Assess how change management and change control might provide a different outcome for your example project.
3. Identify the stakeholders needed to effect change control in your example, and how you would acquire their buy-in and collaboration.What were they trying to achieve?
In 1991, DIA attempted to remodel and upgrade the arduous, time-consuming luggage check-in and transfer system. The idea involved bar-coded tags being fixed to each piece of luggage that went through ‘Destination Coded Vehicles'. This would fully automate all baggage transfers, integrate all three terminals, and reduce aircraft turn-around time significantly.
Why did they fail?
The main cause of failure was the scope creep of quality and cost schedule. When the company DIA was contracted to help in BAE's project, they failed to meet the time schedule of the company. They instead stuck to their schedule of two years. The management took unnecessary risked because the project was underscored yet the management took unnecessary risks. Another item in their agenda which the company ignored: the company ignored the airline's planning sessions and omitted the airline as a stakeholder. The project, as a result, featured oversized sports/ski equipment luggage and separate maintenance track and another track was not designed at all. The large part of the system was not done and had to be redone. This made the airport to be delayed by 16 months and has had a loss of $2 billion were incurred as a result. The project was later scrapped.
Lesson learned in the project is stakeholder engagement in project management. From the project management principles, the two companies failed to communicate to one another during the project until it was too late. Communication is one of the pillars in for project success. Another mistake which DIA committed was failing to plan and consult regularly.