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The AI team take a deep dive into a webinar in which Dr Joseph Kasser, outlines the top five reasons for difficulties in writing good requirements and proposes solutions. It highlights innovations in systems engineering, project management, and postgraduate education developed by the author. Kasser introduces unique learning programs utilizing the “Evercourse” lifelong learning format to address these challenges. The webinar emphasizes practical knowledge and experience, offering affordable membership for professionals seeking to improve their skills. Ultimately, it serves as an invitation to … Continue reading →

Our AI team takes a deep dive into Dr Kasser’s video discussing the two most common mistakes students make on essay exams: [1] failing to fully answer the questions asked and [2] including irrelevant information. The video proposes using three tools to avoid these errors: (1) the STALL method (carefully reading the question), (2) a compliance matrix (a table to track answered question parts), and (3) an answer template (structured response based on the question’s format). The video uses a sample … Continue reading →

The AI team take a deep dive into Donella H. Meadows’ Thinking in Systems: A Primer. This is a posthumously published book that introduces systems thinking concepts to a broad audience. The book uses clear language and diagrams to explain system dynamics, including feedback loops, stocks and flows, and delays. It explores common system structures and behaviors, such as growth limits and policy resistance, offering insights into how to manage and redesign systems effectively. Meadows emphasizes … Continue reading →

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 does a deep dive into an online presentation made by Dr Joseph Kasser and Bruce Lerner to the British Computer Society (BCS) in 2023. The presentation exposes two common misconceptions about systems thinking.  First, it clarifies the proper application of reductionism, arguing that it’s a valuable analytical tool, not an opposing methodology to systems thinking.  Second, it explains that “open” and “closed” systems are not distinct types but rather different perspectives on … Continue reading →