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Another Govt Computer System Disaster
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Oh good, I guess they'll be needing testers when they restart the project.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014 -
But the report did point out that National Offender Management Service has managed to reduce the numbers of databases used from 220 to three, and that it had recently made progress in getting the project back on track.Comment
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According to the NAO it was the senior civils servants who were supposed to be running it who screwed up, rather than the development teams. Out of 8 causes of Govt IT project failure identified by the NAO ond OGC the NOMIS managed to hit 7 of them.
1. Lack of clear senior management and Ministerial ownership and leadership
2. Lack of skills and proven approach to project management and risk management
3. Lack of understanding of and contact with the supply industry at senior levels of the organisation
4. Lack of effective project team integration between clients, the supplier team and the supply chain
5. Lack of clear link between the project and the organisation’s key strategic priorities, including agreed measures of success
6. Lack of effective engagement with stakeholders
7. Evaluation of proposals driven by initial price rather than long-term value for money
I'm no PM but even I can see that this is basic stuff."Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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Originally posted by DaveB View PostAccording to the NAO it was the senior civils servants who were supposed to be running it who screwed up, rather than the development teams. Out of 8 causes of Govt IT project failure identified by the NAO ond OGC the NOMIS managed to hit 7 of them.
1. Lack of clear senior management and Ministerial ownership and leadership
2. Lack of skills and proven approach to project management and risk management
3. Lack of understanding of and contact with the supply industry at senior levels of the organisation
4. Lack of effective project team integration between clients, the supplier team and the supply chain
5. Lack of clear link between the project and the organisation’s key strategic priorities, including agreed measures of success
6. Lack of effective engagement with stakeholders
7. Evaluation of proposals driven by initial price rather than long-term value for money
I'm no PM but even I can see that this is basic stuff.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostThat report could have been condensed to the three words I've underlined.Hard Brexit now!
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Originally posted by BlightyBoy View PostErase Data Studiously?If your company is the best place to work in, for a mere £500 p/d, you can advertise here.Comment
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