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Our AI team takes a deep dive into a presentation made to the INCOSE Chesapeake chapter in July 2022. The presentation/paper explores the creation of a postgraduate systems engineering course designed to cultivate “outstanding” systems engineers. The study employs a systems approach, analyzing various pedagogical methods and identifying key skills and knowledge requirements. It introduces a framework categorizing systems engineers into five types based on their problem-solving abilities and proposes a competency model for assessment. … Continue reading →

The AI team take a deep dive into Dr. Joseph Kasser’s “Conceptual Laws and Customs of Christmas” which satirically explores Christmas traditions through a Talmudic lens, presenting imaginary laws and customs governing Christmas preparations, the tree, decorations, gift-giving, office parties, and festive meals.  The book meticulously mimics the style of the Talmud, presenting “laws” followed by numbered commentaries exploring their rationale and potential variations. This creates a humorous effect by applying the rigor of Jewish legal … Continue reading →

The AI team take a deep dive into a unique lifelong learning course on problem-solving, emphasizing systems thinking and a holistic approach. The curriculum covers various thinking styles (systems, critical, and holistic), problem identification and classification, decision-making tools, and the application of these concepts to project management, systems engineering, and risk management. Multiple learning resources are used, including lectures, readings from several books by Dr Kasser, and practical exercises. The course aims to improve participants’ problem-solving skills and equip them to … Continue reading →

The AI team take a deep dive into a booklet by Niels Malotaux which introduces Tom Gilb’s Evolutionary Project Management (Evo), a method emphasizing proactive risk mitigation through iterative Plan-Do-Check-Act cycles. Evo integrates project, requirements, and risk management into result management, focusing on achieving customer satisfaction and success. The approach uses short cycles (TaskCycle, DeliveryCycle) to quickly identify and address problems, along with techniques like Active Synchronization and Planguage for requirements specification. Malotaux’s extensive project … Continue reading →

The AI team take a deep dive into a webinar promoting Dr. Joseph Kasser’s project management expertise. He identifies the top three obstacles faced by young project managers (imposter syndrome, communication issues, and time management difficulties). Kasser offers actionable strategies and tools to overcome these challenges, drawing from his extensive experience and research. The webinar promises a free consultation to help attendees develop personalized plans for reducing stress and improving work-life balance. Ultimately, the presentation aims to equip project managers … Continue reading →