Managing Projects through Systems Engineering Methodologies
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Philbin, SP (2008). Managing Projects through Systems Engineering Methodologies. Proceedings of the 29th American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) Annual Conference. United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point (NY), USA 12 - 15 Nov 2008
Authors | Philbin, SP |
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Abstract | This article elaborates on a new management model, which is based on the application of systems engineering methodologies to the management of technology projects. Development of this framework, called the four frames Systems View, is presently in the early stages. Therefore, in order to explore the merits of this approach, it will be contrasted with the PRINCE2™ methodology, which is a widely used UK Government standard for project management. The article will also provide discussion of a case study involving the application of the Systems View to an engineering project that the author is currently managing. This project involves the refurbishment of an engineering laboratory to house high value specialist experimental equipment. Funding for the new equipment is being provided by an industrial company and there is complexity associated with capturing the industrial requirements from the funding body as well as the safety requirements from the host institution. Further complexity arises from managing the expectations of the project stakeholders and integrating the project with the wider organizational enterprise. The Systems View will be deployed on this engineering project in order to help facilitate the management of such complexity and to ensure the project achieves the required objectives. The case study will further highlight how use of the Systems View helped overcome any difficulties encountered as well as the specific leadership input required. |
Keywords | Project Management; Systems Engineering |
Year | 2008 |
Accepted author manuscript | License |
Publication dates | |
12 Nov 2008 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 26 Sep 2018 |
Accepted | 17 Jul 2008 |
https://openresearch.lsbu.ac.uk/item/87q69
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