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6.1.1 A structured approach to planning and managing systems engineering capability evolution in a complex through‐life business space
Author(s) -
Harding Alan,
Mollett Jennifer,
Touchin Malcolm
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2009.tb00988.x
Subject(s) - clarity , systems engineering , process (computing) , construct (python library) , computer science , simplicity , process management , work (physics) , system of systems , management science , engineering , systems design , mechanical engineering , biochemistry , chemistry , philosophy , epistemology , programming language , operating system
This paper presents ongoing work to structure how we transform systems engineering capabilities to address the how to engineer with a focus on operational capabilities rather than just systems. The paper is based on BAE Systems capability development work, informed by engagement with UK MOD as they move towards managing for capability outcomes. The approach taken has been to construct a concept model and a management process: Model – the priorities for the model are clarity and simplicity. The model describes a framework divided into cells in which to describe the systems engineering capabilities necessary to conceive, develop, support and operate systems to realise operational capability. Process – the process covers both the early discovery stage, and the predicted longer term phase of capability evolution. The paper discusses results to‐date and potential future work towards a more rigorous description and assessment tool, intended to have wide applicability.