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The AI team take a deep dive into a 2000 paper, presented at the 13th International Conference on Software & Systems Engineering and their Applications, which explores the communication breakdown between systems and software engineers. The authors argue that this lack of communication, stemming from differing training, backgrounds, and interpretations of terminology, significantly contributes to project failures. They analyze the distinct perspectives and methodologies of each engineering discipline, highlighting misunderstandings around concepts like “component” and … Continue reading →

The AI team take a deep dive into David Hetherington’s webinar presentation on systems integration made in the INCOSE Sector III Speaker Series in December 2024 – Systems Integration: A Complex Challenge. The presentation details the complexities of integrating multiple systems from various suppliers. He contrasts two organizational types: “Marching Band” (highly structured, predictable) and “Goat Rodeo” (chaotic, unpredictable), offering strategies for success in each. The presentation uses case studies (a jackup rig and an infotainment system) to illustrate common pitfalls like … Continue reading →

The AI team take a deep dive into Joseph Kasser’s application of systems thinking to editing his father and teacher’s papers. His father, Moses Jakob Kasser, was a German-Jewish rabbi who served in the British Army’s 87th Company of the Alien Pioneer Corps during World War II. The book recounts Moses’s experiences as an unofficial chaplain to his unit, detailing his efforts to maintain Jewish religious life amidst the challenges of wartime service. It includes sermons, artwork, correspondence, … Continue reading →

The AI team takes a deep dive into a provided text, The Collapse of MBSE and the Collateral Damage to Systems Engineering, by Art Villanueva, DEng, ESEP which argues that Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) has mistakenly become a substitute for the broader discipline of systems engineering, leading to a decline in professional authority and decision-making quality. While MBSE is a valuable tool for organizing and documenting system information, it often lacks the analytical power required to drive critical engineering choices, which … Continue reading →

Our AI team takes a deep dive into the EverCourse format, an innovative flexible, lifelong learning model using a balanced classroom approach. Dr. Joseph Kasser acts as both instructor and individual coach, emphasizing peer-to-peer learning through teamwork. The self-paced modules combine pre-recorded video lectures, handouts, readings, and exercises, with weekly live Q&A sessions for interaction and networking. Participants can adjust their learning pace, bringing real-world problems into discussions. This structure allows for in-depth exploration of exercises and … Continue reading →