by David | Feb 27, 2018 | Architecture Definition, Business or Mission Analysis, Design Definition, Implementation, Stakeholder Needs and Requirements, System Requirements
In a previous post, Frank emphasized the challenges of product development and the importance of pre-planning and having an A-Team involved. We put his assertions to the test over the past 2 months by developing a product that allows a non-hazardous tool to be safely...
by David | Nov 28, 2017 | Business or Mission Analysis, Stakeholder Needs and Requirements, System Requirements
A few weeks ago I started the “Assess Your Schedule” series in response to a client who asked me what things I look for when I see a schedule for the first time. This week, for my final post in this series I’m going to talk about cost. Sorry, this is...
by David | Nov 22, 2017 | Business or Mission Analysis, Stakeholder Needs and Requirements, System Requirements
Last week, I talked about the importance of being diligent in breaking down engineering work with a WBS. I get kind of fixated on engineering because it’s at the start of any engineered-to-order system or new product development that I typically deal with. I’ve...
by David | Nov 14, 2017 | Business or Mission Analysis, Stakeholder Needs and Requirements, System Requirements
In last week’s schedule assessment tip, I talked about identifying and being wary of any activities that were longer than a week in duration. This week I’m going to address how I assess engineering work in a schedule. Again, my context is primarily drilling equipment....
by David | Nov 7, 2017 | Business or Mission Analysis, Stakeholder Needs and Requirements
A client recently asked me what were some of the things I look for when assessing an equipment-related schedule for the first time. My frame of reference is drilling equipment, mostly well control equipment. TIP #1: I’m immediately wary of any activity that takes...
