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The AI team take a deep dive into a booklet by Niels Malotaux which details the TimeLine technique, a project management method emphasizing iterative, small changes to improve project outcomes. It advocates for defining a clear project goal, prioritizing tasks based on value, and using just-enough estimation with frequent calibration. The TimeLine approach addresses potential project delays proactively, offering strategies to save time and avoid common pitfalls like adding personnel to a late project. The … Continue reading →

The AI team take a deep dive into a book by Dr Howard Eisner which examines the attributes of highly successful systems engineers. It profiles prominent figures like Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, and Albert Einstein, analyzing their traits and contributions. The author then explores seven key attributes—synthesizer, listener, curious/systems thinker, manager/leader, expert (in systems engineering processes and domain knowledge), and perseverer—through case studies and analysis of various successful systems engineers. The text also incorporates … Continue reading →

Our AI team takes a deep dive into a presentation by Dr. Joseph Kasser who advocates for using systems thinking to solve problems. It contrasts systems thinking, which considers multiple perspectives and solutions, with traditional approaches that often focus on a single “correct” answer. The presentation provides a framework for analyzing problems using the “Holistic Thinking Perspectives” matrix and Kipling’s “Five W’s and an H.” It also emphasizes critical thinking skills, including evaluating arguments, identifying … Continue reading →