CLOSE AND CONSTANT COMMUNICATION
DeSnyder, Houser and Lasecki meet to discuss progress on the AMPV program. A recurring observation among members of the AMPV team was that nothing beats face-to-face interaction to build relationships with program stakeholders and cement a common understanding of program goals and objectives. (U.S. Army photo courtesy of PEO GCS)
started as an intern. Her supervisors there supported her career development. “I was fortunate to be afforded every opportunity for professional training,” Young said. “Te most rewarding training experience for me was the Joint Senior Leader Course at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. “I was the youngest student in the course by far and very grateful for the opportunity to learn from such experienced colleagues.” Te course provided her with a great foundation for understanding how joint organi- zations function together, and provided unique experiences that helped her understand the user perspective. She also said that attending fielding, NET courses, and operational tests and dem- onstrations were excellent developmental experiences for her as a young engineer.
Te “sense of purpose” is her greatest satisfaction in being part of the AMPV program. “Te whole team really is driven to develop the best-value product to support the Army mission,”
Young said. “We also are a working family who cares genuinely about each other, both inside and outside the workplace.”
Young said that team collaboration is always the key to success- ful stakeholder involvement. “After relationships are developed, compromise and balance are easier to achieve,” she said. “Regu- lar meetings are essential in keeping the lines of communication open for successful resolution of any issues.” Open and hon- est relationships with stakeholders are critical, she said. “Never attempt to bury issues under the rug. Be open and honest with your stakeholders, and they will be willing to help you mitigate problems because we are all working toward a common goal: to support the Army mission.”
CONCLUSION Several things are abundantly clear from the experience of the AMPV program as it stands. First, a successful program is built on a firm foundation—with stable requirements and proper funding.
“You need to know how the Army acquisition cycle works, and you need to be respected in your technical area of interest. Your knowledge of both will help you build trust.”
Second, program leadership is important, both in assembling a team and keeping it focused on the mission and its important roles in achieving that mission. Tird, diversity of assignments and “tough” jobs create an experienced workforce ready to take on new assignments. Fourth, open and honest communication at all levels—vertically and horizontally—is vital.
Finally, highly engaged stakeholders contribute significantly to an acquisition program’s success!
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