COURSE DESCRIPTION and OBJECTIVES

Systems today must show new agile capabilities for effective response in the face of continual change. Enterprise thrives only while it mirrors the environment it serves. Products lead only while they fit new demands better than others. Process serves only while it delivers new performance as needed. Integration works only while it meets new expectations

Agile systems provide effective response in the face of uncertainty and unpredictability. Real cases of agile systems are analyzed for their response proficiency and response ability. Response capability frameworks are applied in analysis and requirements development. Agility-enabling architectures and principles are illuminated and then applied in analysis and synthesis exercises. Effective response is measured in time, cost, quality, and scope of response. Hands-on, minds-on exercises prepare and guide the participants in applying the knowledge. The intent is to develop facility with architectural and engineering concept development; and familiarity with performance objectives and tools for requirements development and design synthesis of agile systems

COURSE ORGANIZATION

This course is organized into eight 3.5 hour units, delivered over two days, typically 8:00am to 5:00pm. The course combines lectures, readings, real-life case studies, analysis exercises, and design exercises to develop an understanding of the concepts, principles, and performance metrics of agile systems. A team project allows participants to integrate and apply their knowledge in a collaborative effort. A reference reading list is provided for continued self-study.

COURSE AUDIENCE

This course serves as an essential introduction to agile system concepts for engineers, architects, analysts, strategists, designers, project managers, program managers, and business managers.

PROJECTS and CASES

Agile systems run the range from products and processes to information and infrastructure to enterprises and systems-of-systems. Class projects and case studies can be tailored and selected to coincide with participant interests and work-related assignments. Projects will be accomplished in collaborative teams, and peer reviewed in group presentation.

ON-SITE COURSES

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DOWNLOADABLE COURSE and REFERENCE MATERIALS

Course materials change over time. The links below generally provide the latest versions. These materials may be freely copied and employed for personal use. If reused in public display for any purpose, attribution is required. These materials may not be re-used for commercial training and educational purposes without the permission of the author.

Unit 1: Agile Systems in Perspective
Unit 2: Problem Space and Solution Space
Unit 3: Analysis: Performance Metrics and Reactive Dynamics
Unit 4: Proactive Dynamics and Requirements Development
Unit 5: Synthesis: Architecture and Design Principles I
Unit 6: Synthesis: Architecture and Design Principles II
Unit 7: Design Strategy and Design Quality
Unit 8: Closure: Design Integration and Operational Management

Extra: The Edge of Knowledge - A Peek at The Future (683 course material)
Extra: Graduate Certificate in Agile Systems and Enterprises

Case: Shift Happens (Karl Fisch - Did You Know)
Case: Change and Uncertainty
Case: Petrobas Drilling Platform
Case: Tassimo Coffee System
Case: General Motors Autonomy (Skateboard)
Case: Self Healing Mine Fields
Case: Electric Distribution Substation Design and Construction
Case: Open Engineering Community - Slim Devices (Squeezebox)
Case: JMCP - Self Organization in War Fighting
Case: Agile Software Development Processes
Case: Security Inagility
Case: Case Security Agility Principles - Early Concepts

Tool Templates Useful for Project Work:
Template: Framework Forms PowerPoint Horizontally Formatted
Template: Framework Forms PowerPoint Vertically Formatted
Template: Framework Form Excel Closure Matrix

Related Reference Readings:
The Full 5-Day Course (SDOE-678) Reading List: 678 Reading List
5-Day Course Text Book: Response Ability - Intro plus Chapters 1, and 2
Paper: A Practical Guide to Seven Agile Development Methodologies, Part 1
Paper: A Practical Guide to Seven Agile Development Methodologies, Part 2
Paper: Joint Mission Capability Packages: The Future of Joint Combat
Monograph: CCRP - Power to the Edge
Monograph: CCRP - Network Centric Warfare
Monograph: CCRP - The Agile Organization
Monograph: CCRP - Effects-Based Approaches to Operations