During product development, engineers are called on to provide a design solution to a particular problem. We are also asked to document the journey along the way for the purpose of being able to retrace our steps when issues arise. I once had an engineer tell me that it was …

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 …