This is the second post of a three-part series on listening. The first post reviewed the INCOSE Competency Framework’s definition of communication, and discussed basic elements of listening that can help one be more effective in one’s interactions. And in the third post, Scott looks at a further set of …

In the second post in this series, Scott explores how to master a variety of specific listening skills. And in the third post, Scott looks at a further set of skills that will enhance and refine your communication competency as a systems engineer. Communication is on everyone’s list of crucial …

I know the slogan “Be agile, not fragile” has been used so often it’s become cliché, but I’ve got some new insight. The “agile method of software development”* has become the predominant pattern for software development in the world today, and has found traction outside of the traditional enclave of …

“To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination. It means to know where you’re going so that you better understand where you are now and so that the steps you take are always in the right direction.”  Stephen Covey The move …