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Lessons Learned Applying Model‐Based System Engineering Methods to a Strategic Planning Activity
Author(s) -
Baker Loyd
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.1997.tb02185.x
Subject(s) - facilitator , plan (archaeology) , strategic planning , computer science , domain (mathematical analysis) , scheduling (production processes) , engineering management , process management , systems engineering , engineering , knowledge management , operations management , business , mathematical analysis , mathematics , archaeology , marketing , political science , law , history
A recent strategic planning effort at the Savannah River Nuclear Site successfully utilized a model‐based system engineering approach to develop a plan for the disposition of stored nuclear waste material. In the beginning, many team members, as well as program management, did not understand how system engineering methods and tools could possibly help the team accomplish its objectives. The perception was that a system engineering approach was overkill – all that was needed were domain experts, a facilitator, and a scheduling tool. Introduction of the model‐based approach improved the team's ability to communicate their ideas and intentions. This paper presents the lessons learned during the effort to produce a well received strategic plan, including the supporting information data package that justified our conclusions.