Managing Virtual Networks on Large-Scale Projects

Abstract

The complexity of Boeing's 787 Program is too great for the formal planned information and communication network structure to fully meet the needs of companies, managers, and employees located throughout the world. By observing the 787 program it became apparent that identification, creation, and nurturing of networks are an important new skill set for managers. In this large-scale systems integration environment, Process Integration Teams and the Partner Working Group were networks designed by managers to fill communication gaps. Employees also responded by forming learning networks to help them acquire knowledge they need to be successful. This is compounded by the evolving nature of the 787 program, which can make today's networks obsolete and require new networks to be created in the future. Managers must continue to ensure that current networks add value and identify potential new communication and information gaps that will need networks to fill them.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA460479

Entities

People

  • David Noll

Organizations

  • Boeing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airplanes
  • Command And Control
  • Commerce
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Feedback
  • Information Systems
  • Knowledge Management
  • Lessons Learned
  • Life Cycle Management
  • Life Cycles
  • Management Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Teamwork
  • Teleconferencing
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Business
  • Computer science

Readers

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  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Strategic Security Studies