Academics' perception of systems engineering and applied research projects

Honoré‐Livermore, Evelyn; Fossum, Knut Robert; Veitch, Erik

doi:10.1002/sys.21599

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“…This paper reports from an ongoing effort to investigate the perceptions and application of SE and PM in academia 83,84 …”

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“…This paper reports from an ongoing effort to investigate the perceptions and application of SE and PM in academia. 83,84 The research objective of this paper is to investigate to what extent academics draw upon a project complexity narrative when they talk about PM and SE in their work and discuss how these findings inform efforts toward the management of complex research projects and programs.…”

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Toward an integrated project complexity narrative – A case study of academic organizations

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The last decade has seen a growing interest in the benefits of applying project management (PM) and system engineering (SE) in an integrated way toward complex projects and programs. The concept of project complexity dimensions, with roots in both disciplines, is suggested as a component of an integrated project complexity narrative. This paper investigates how such a project complexity narrative is reflected when informants talk about the role of PM and SE in two academic organizations. Most informants address uncertainty and social-political risks as part of their work, but any consistent use of a project complexity narrative is related to environmental and technical systems.The findings also indicate difficulty differentiating between the concepts of complicated and complex. The paper further contemplates how these findings inform efforts to manage complex research projects and programs.

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“…This paper reports from an ongoing effort to investigate the perceptions and application of SE and PM in academia 83,84 …”

Section: Research Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Research Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

Toward an integrated project complexity narrative – A case study of academic organizations

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Honoré‐Livermore

Veitch

et al. 2022

Systems Engineering

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“…Addressing the critics about difficult implementations of abstract models, a prototypical tool should be developed to validate the possible added benefits of adequate tool support for these description models. Especially in applied research projects, missing guidance and little application of project management and systems engineering standards were identified (Honoré-Livermore et al, 2021). With magnet development as an example for such a research environment, the tool prototype shall be initially validated in this domain at CERN.…”

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Tool support for implementing a methodology in magnet development projects at CERN

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product development models, such as the Integrated Product Engineering Model (iPeM), are insightful yet complex, hindering practical application. The paper introduces a prototypical tool designed to simplify the application of iPeM. A case study at CERN showcases the tool's capability in utilizing the iPeM to streamline the tailoring of standards into methodologies for research environments. The tool's impact is evaluated through interviews at CERN. The findings suggest the tool's benefits, especially for individuals without formal project management backgrounds.

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Life cycle models for university‐scale sounding rockets: A three‐dimensional review

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Rafie,

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et al. 2024

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Designing a sounding rocket is an interdisciplinary activity, involving many domains and many stages. The alignment between the disciplines and life cycle stages is not straightforward. Much effort is required in life cycle model management and tailoring processes. In this article, an objective was set to make a comparative study and analysis of life cycle concepts related to Malaysian university‐scale sounding rocket development, to assist in any future life cycle tailoring. Toward that goal, a comprehensive review and analysis of the related life cycle models was performed. The review covered three dimensions: engineering standards, aerospace vehicle design (AVD), and actual sounding rockets projects. Many reviewed models were re‐prescribed using model‐based systems engineering (MBSE) diagrams. This allowed greater insight and better assistance for any future tailoring. This expedition stresses the importance of the proposed three‐dimensional reviewing of life cycles. Unconventional life cycle models (e.g., Western vs. Eastern) have also been included. It is argued that mapping the standards onto actual projects improved insight. One of the important outcomes is the demonstration of the importance of the concept of the centrality of the values in the development process, which shall govern the stakeholders’ requirements.

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Academics' perception of systems engineering and applied research projects

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Toward an integrated project complexity narrative – A case study of academic organizations

Toward an integrated project complexity narrative – A case study of academic organizations

Tool support for implementing a methodology in magnet development projects at CERN

Life cycle models for university‐scale sounding rockets: A three‐dimensional review

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