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The Federal Government isn't always the best at project management.? But, it appears they are utilizing some newer technology to avoid the negative perception.? From Web 2.0 technologies, software-as-a-service, and wikis Cheap Hawks Jerseys , the government may be on their way to valuable improvements.? This article discusses the best practices at work to improve the government's project management woes.
OK, I know. Looking back at my blogs, it's probably starting to seem as if I am obsessed with the government's poor record on project management. But lately I?ve been intrigued by reports about how the federal government?s use of Web 2.0 technologies such as software-as-a-service and wikis might help.
While I've previously spotlighted reports about the feds, it's great to see that states are tackling the problem as well. Exhibit A: a Wisconsin Technology Network item that relates the recommendations of a state Task Force on Information Technology Failures (ouch). They are:
Standardized written policies for IT project procedures Wholesale Marco Belinelli Jersey , and uniform information technology policies and procedures across agency lines. Government agencies are finally starting to realize what manufacturers and other private sector companies have known for quite some time: Companies with standardized processes operate more efficiently and cost-effectively than their less-standardized peers. Smaller projects. "Monolithic and gargantuan" scope is the first item on Baseline?s list of Top 10 Project Pitfalls. Expanding vendor-selection criteria to include a vendor?s track record on similar projects. As InformationWeek reports, a group of vendors filed a lawsuit against the federal government in late 2007, alleging that the feds did not properly account for vendors' past performance, references and technical capabilities Wholesale DeAndre' Bembry Jersey , as required by law. Contract clauses requiring vendors to complete projects without additional payments, or to obtain prior approval to exclude the clause. Use of off-the-shelf software whenever possible, and required approval for software customization. This provision could lead to increased use of software-as-a-service by government agencies, as some folks are predicting. A top Office of Management and Budget official recently signaled her approval of SaaS. Executive sponsorship for all projects Wholesale Mike Muscala Jersey , and creating work environments in which employees can raise and resolve issues. The wiki being used by the budget office and other federal agencies appears to offer a great way to achieve the latter recommendation.
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