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1.4.1 An Integrated Approach to Developing Systems Professionals
Author(s) -
Davidz Heidi L.,
Maier Mark W.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2007.tb02860.x
Subject(s) - system of systems , plan (archaeology) , space (punctuation) , computer science , frame (networking) , knowledge management , system integration , systems engineering , process management , engineering , engineering management , management science , systems design , telecommunications , archaeology , history , operating system
As the level of integration and the complexity of engineering systems increase, there is an increasing need to develop systems capabilities in engineers. Often, the demand for increased systems capabilities is automatically translated into a need to develop the systems capabilities of individuals. However, the systems capabilities of groups and organizations are what really matter for complex engineering systems, and individual capabilities do not automatically translate into group and organizational capabilities. This paper describes an integrated approach to developing systems professionals. To guide practitioners in utilizing relevant theoretical issues and research results, a five‐step plan to developing systems professionals is given. First, there is a description of how to frame the relevant problem space. Next, desired roles and competencies are linked to this problem spectrum. After describing how to develop an appropriate multi‐level strategy, the paper discusses how individual systems skills combine. Potential assessments for the development approach are shown. Since group and organizational issues can trump efforts to develop the systems capabilities of individuals, it is important to frame the relevant problem space, match the desired capabilities to that space, and create a multi‐level integrated strategy to develop those capabilities in individuals, groups, and organizations.