Note this is an update to this blog originally posted in 2013. A major challenge to implementing the chosen RDM capability for your organization and project is convincing management and […]
Tag: requirement management
Integrated Data as the Foundation of SE – Part 5a
Developing A Systems Engineering Capability That Meets the Needs of Your Organization This is part 5 of the blog series “Integrated Data as the Foundation of Systems Engineering. In part […]
What is the difference between verification and validation? Part 1
A question we are often asked is “What is difference between verification and validation?” This two-part blog answers that question. In part 1 we discuss the basic concepts of verification […]
Features an SE Tool Set Should Have – Update3
Note: I originally came up with the list of features with a focus on features that a Requirement Management Tool (RMT) should have to better manage an organization’s requirements throughout […]
What is the Biggest Obstacle to Good Requirements?
I was recently asked the question: “What do you think is the biggest obstacle to good requirements documentation? I have been doing this for 25+ years and never see the […]
How to Improve the Quality of your Requirements
A major reason why projects fail is poorly written requirements — it is startling and sad to see the negative impacts poor requirements can have on the success of your […]
Writing and Reviewing Requirements – Who is qualified?
A common question we are asked is “What level of competency is needed for those developing and reviewing requirements?” The short answer is everyone involved in requirement elicitation, development, review, […]
MBSE and Requirements
On a popular online discussion group, one of the discussions I have been participating in involves the topic of changing from a document-based Systems Engineering culture to Model Based […]
Requirement Metrics on the Stability and Risks of Requirements
On our Ask the Experts page, the following question was asked: “One subject that has been on the back of my mind is to find out how to provide a […]
How Well Are Your Requirements Connected?
On our Ask the Experts page , the following question was asked: “I am a systems engineer currently involved in a complex aerospace system development. While I was searching for […]
When Should You Start Managing Requirements?
I recently saw the following question posed in a discussion group: “When should the formal management of requirements begin?” My take is this – I look at Requirements Management (RM) […]
Controlling and Managing Change
Controlling and managing change is one of the most important tasks for both the Project Manager and Systems Engineer. Failing to do so often results in massive cost overruns, schedule […]