Project Planning and Implementation: Lessons Learned From the AQBMP Project
Abstract
The goal of the AQBMP project was to develop low cost, low technology, common sense measures and practices to reduce air pollution emissions from shipyards. A report entitled `Air Quality Best Management Practice Resource Document For Shipyards' was prepared, presented and distributed to the Facilities and Environmental Effects Panel (SP-1). This NSRP report is funded as an addendum to the Air Quality Best Management Practices (AQBMP) project (N1 -944). The AQBMP project was completed using an intensive project planning process using a variety of quality management tools. Nearly 20% of the project budget and time was allocated to planning the project. Quality management tools includes meeting facilitation and developing a project team. The team develops a process based on quality management tools and follows a mission through the planning and implementation phase. The AQBMP project is considered by the Project Core Team to be successful because it met budget and schedule goals and the report met the SP-1 Panel's expectations. Key factors in the project's success include extensive planning, following the plan, meeting objectives and staying focused on the mission. The purpose of this addendum report is to present the planning process and project management tools used to carry out the AQBMP project This report identifies lessons learned from the planning process and project execution. The report is not intended to be a project management or total quality text book. The terms and descriptions in this report are used to help provide an understanding of the project planning and implementation process.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA448645
Entities
Organizations
- National Steel and Shipbuilding Company