Project Management for Engineering Design

A study of the impact of project classification on project risk indicators

“…This requirement increased the complexity of the project. Project certification is a particularly important concern for projects requiring new designs (Lessard and Lessard, 2007). Compliance and strategic projects often result in designs for new systems; whereas, operational projects tend to be redesigns of existing systems or subsystems (Gray and Larson, 2008).…”

“…These projects tended to involve lesser known technologies and designs. Lessard and Lessard (2007) list group communication as one of the five most important issues for project teams to consider. Since communication is fundamental to the success of design projects, risks related to communication can be especially detrimental to project success.…”

TRIZ-Based Design of Rapid 3D Modelling Techniques with Formative Manufacturing Processes

“…A methodology that integrates both the engineering design process and the PLM philosophy has been recognized as a new engineering education paradigm (Crawley et al 2010). Furthermore, the engineering design process can be matched to the project management cycle as well (Lessard 2007). In (Cárdenas 2011), we present a match between the engineering design process, the project management process, the service-learning process at Monterrey Tech and an integrated course we teach at our university focused on designing socially relevant system for social change.…”

Shared Leadership and Team Creativity: A Social Network Analysis in Engineering Design Teams

“…Such teams focus on problem solving (Lessard & Lessard, 2007) where creativity plays a vital role (Gehani, 2011). Indeed, the creative capacity of the team is lauded to consolidate the platform of organizational innovation (Pandey & Sharma, 2009) and mold the foundation for positive team outcomes (Kratzer et al, 2010).…”