Secrets of Successful Project Management
Tip #1: Define Project Success Criteria
At the beginning of the project, make sure the stakeholders share a common understanding of how they will determine whether this project is successful.
Tip #2: Identify Project Drivers, Constraints, and Degrees of Freedom
Every project needs to balance its functionality, staffing, budget, schedule, and quality objectives. Define each of these five project dimensions as either a constraint within which you must operate, a driver aligned
Tip #3: Define Product Release
Read MoreWorking Groups and Team Dynamics
1. Theories on Obtaining Increased Productivity of Workers
Frederic Taylor
Taylorism, or scientific organization of labor, advocates the division of labor: some think and others execute. Homework should be clearly defined, and the worker should be paid according to the tasks performed.
Henry Ford
Tasks are automated to avoid any unnecessary movements. The worker is treated like a machine.
Elton Mayo
Numerical quotas for production are eliminated. All efforts of teams and staff must focus on achieving
Read MoreHistorical Evolution of Quality and ISO 9000 Standards
Historical Evolution of Quality
Origins:
- The International Federation of National Associations of Standardization (1926-1939).
- From 1943 to 1946, the Coordinating Committee of United Nations Organization for Standardization (UNSCC).
International Organization for Standardization (ISO):
- Established in October 1946 in London by representatives of 25 countries.
- First meeting in June 1947 in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Promotes the development of international standards to facilitate
Suunto X3HR User Manual: Buttons, Settings, and Features
Suunto X3HR User Manual
MEM
MEM: active when in Memory mode. Indicates that you are viewing a memory entry and no active training data.
2. BUTTONS
2.2.1. Pressures: Short and Long
The buttons have different functions depending on how long you press them.
Short Press: Quick pressure of the button.
Long Press: Pressure for more than 2 seconds.
2.2.2. START/STOP Button
Short Press
- Launch and stop the stopwatch in Training mode.
Long Press
- Resets the stopwatch screen time (top and bottom rows) in Training mode.
Design Methodology in Industrial Design
Introduction to Design
1.1 Definition of Design
Design is a multifaceted concept with various interpretations. Here are some perspectives from notable figures:
- Bruce Iach: Design is an attitude focused on setting goals to solve problems.
- Victor Papanek: Design is the conscious effort to impose meaningful order.
- Christopher Alexander (1973): Design is the discovery of the true components of a physical structure.
- Jhones: Design is the realization of an act of faith. It marks the beginning of change in human-
The Strategy-Making and Strategy-Executing Process
The Strategy-Making, Strategy-Executing Process
Develop Vision and Mission
Establish Objectives (Strategic and Financial)
Craft Strategy to Achieve Objectives Using SWOT
Implement Strategy
Evaluate Performance and Take Corrective Action
Characteristics of a Strategic Vision
Well-Stated Vision Statements:
Are distinctive and specific to a particular organization.
Avoid generic language.
Excite strong emotions.
Are challenging and ambitious.
Mission vs. Strategic Vision
A mission statement focuses on current business