Author: Terry Fitzgerald
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INCOSE SE Handbook Study Group Report – Jan 13th 2025
TL;DR: The INCOSE SE Handbook Study Group successfully completed a six-week program focused on version 5 of the handbook. Regular quizzes provided valuable feedback, and performance tracking showed stable results. Attendance remained high, closing at 93%. A closing survey revealed that 100% of participants found the study group valuable, with 71% recommending it to others.…
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Why It Matters and How to Make It Work
TL;DR: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) can improve decision-making and enhance business performance when implemented strategically. However, many DEI programs fail due to compliance-driven approaches, lack of leadership buy-in, and weak accountability. Successful DEI initiatives integrate diversity of thought with business objectives, fostering resilience and market adaptability. Companies that embed DEI into their culture and…
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Joint Concepts: A Framework to Bridge Strategy and Operations
Joint concepts, as outlined by the US DoD, guide military operations by addressing capability gaps through innovative solutions and new technologies. They encompass a taxonomy of concepts, an annual review process, and a structured outline for developing actionable capabilities. This framework also holds potential for civilian applications in strategic planning and risk management.
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Unlocking Mission Engineering for Organizational Success
TL;DR: The Mission Engineering Guide outlines a structured analysis to identify needs, solutions, and operational concepts within military contexts, which can also benefit civilian enterprises. The guide’s core principles include defining specific mission purposes, identifying gaps in capabilities, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across organizational functions. By employing quantitative methods and scenario planning, businesses can enhance…
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The Power of Organizational Vision in Systems Engineering – part 3
Preamble: This is the 3rd post of a three-part series and applies the vision framework as laid out by Mark Lipton in ‘Guiding Growth’ (see the 2nd post for a book review) and culminates the investigation into the development and deployment of vision with an organization. You’re also welcome to check out the 1st post…
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The Power of Organizational Vision in Systems Engineering – part 2
“Guiding Growth – How Vision Keeps Companies on Course” by Mark Lipton provides a systematic framework for developing an organizational vision. It highlights the significance of understanding an organization’s purpose, strategy, and values. Lipton emphasizes emotional engagement, collaboration, and the importance of supporting elements like culture and structure for successful vision deployment and sustained growth.
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The Power of Organizational Vision in Systems Engineering – part 1
Prelude. This is the first post of a series of 3 on the topic of Vision. This post explores why vision, or more accurately effective organizational vision, is relevant to the Systems Engineering practitioner. The second post will be a review of Guiding Growth – How Vision Keeps Companies on Course by Mark Lipton and…