Model Based Systems Engineering A Complete Guide - 2020 Edition

By Gerardus Blokdyk

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• Language: English
• Publisher: 5STARCooks
• Release date: Sep 6, 2019
• ISBN: 9780655965466

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Model Based Systems Engineering

Complete Self-Assessment Guide

The guidance in this Self-Assessment is based on Model Based Systems Engineering best practices and standards in business process architecture, design and quality management. The guidance is also based on the professional judgment of the individual collaborators listed in the Acknowledgments.

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Purpose of this Self-Assessment

This Self-Assessment has been developed to improve understanding of the requirements and elements of Model Based Systems Engineering, based on best practices and standards in business process architecture, design and quality management.

It is designed to allow for a rapid Self-Assessment to determine how closely existing management practices and procedures correspond to the elements of the Self-Assessment.

The criteria of requirements and elements of Model Based Systems Engineering have been rephrased in the format of a Self-Assessment questionnaire, with a seven-criterion scoring system, as explained in this document.

In this format, even with limited background knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering, a manager can quickly review existing operations to determine how they measure up to the standards. This in turn can serve as the starting point of a ‘gap analysis’ to identify management tools or system elements that might usefully be implemented in the organization to help improve overall performance.

How to use the Self-Assessment

On the following pages are a series of questions to identify to what extent your Model Based Systems Engineering initiative is complete in comparison to the requirements set in standards.

To facilitate answering the questions, there is a space in front of each question to enter a score on a scale of ‘1’ to ‘5’.

1 Strongly Disagree

2 Disagree

3 Neutral

4 Agree

5 Strongly Agree

Read the question and rate it with the following in front of mind:

‘In my belief,

the answer to this question is clearly defined’.

There are two ways in which you can choose to interpret this statement;

1.how aware are you that the answer to the question is clearly defined

2.for more in-depth analysis you can choose to gather evidence and confirm the answer to the question. This obviously will take more time, most Self-Assessment users opt for the first way to interpret the question and dig deeper later on based on the outcome of the overall Self-Assessment.

A score of ‘1’ would mean that the answer is not clear at all, where a ‘5’ would mean the answer is crystal clear and defined. Leave emtpy when the question is not applicable or you don’t want to answer it, you can skip it without affecting your score. Write your score in the space provided.

After you have responded to all the appropriate statements in each section, compute your average score for that section, using the formula provided, and round to the nearest tenth. Then transfer to the corresponding spoke in the Model Based Systems Engineering Scorecard on the second next page of the Self-Assessment.

Your completed Model Based Systems Engineering Scorecard will give you a clear presentation of which Model Based Systems Engineering areas need attention.

Model Based Systems Engineering

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Model Based Systems Engineering

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Your Scores:

BEGINNING OF THE

SELF-ASSESSMENT:

Table of Contents

About The Art of Service13

Included Resources - how to access13

Purpose of this Self-Assessment15

How to use the Self-Assessment16

Model Based Systems Engineering

Scorecard Example18

Model Based Systems Engineering

Scorecard19

BEGINNING OF THE

SELF-ASSESSMENT:20

CRITERION #1: RECOGNIZE21

CRITERION #2: DEFINE:32

CRITERION #3: MEASURE:48

CRITERION #4: ANALYZE:58

CRITERION #5: IMPROVE:74

CRITERION #6: CONTROL:89

CRITERION #7: SUSTAIN:104

Model-Based Systems Engineering and Managing Projects, Criteria for Project Managers:138

1.0 Initiating Process Group: Model-Based Systems Engineering139

1.1 Project Charter: Model-Based Systems Engineering141

1.2 Stakeholder Register: Model-Based Systems Engineering143

1.3 Stakeholder Analysis Matrix: Model-Based Systems Engineering144

2.0 Planning Process Group: Model-Based Systems Engineering146

2.1 Project Management Plan: Model-Based Systems Engineering148

2.2 Scope Management Plan: Model-Based Systems Engineering150

2.3 Requirements Management Plan: Model-Based Systems Engineering152

2.4 Requirements Documentation: Model-Based Systems Engineering154

2.5 Requirements Traceability Matrix: Model-Based Systems Engineering156

2.6 Project Scope Statement: Model-Based Systems Engineering158

2.7 Assumption and Constraint Log: Model-Based Systems Engineering160

2.8 Work Breakdown Structure: Model-Based Systems Engineering162

2.9 WBS Dictionary: Model-Based Systems Engineering164

2.10 Schedule Management Plan: Model-Based Systems Engineering166

2.11 Activity List: Model-Based Systems Engineering168

2.12 Activity Attributes: Model-Based Systems Engineering170

2.13 Milestone List: Model-Based Systems Engineering172

2.14 Network Diagram: Model-Based Systems Engineering174

2.15 Activity Resource Requirements: Model-Based Systems Engineering176

2.16 Resource Breakdown Structure: Model-Based Systems Engineering177

2.17 Activity Duration Estimates: Model-Based Systems Engineering179

2.18 Duration Estimating Worksheet: Model-Based Systems Engineering181

2.19 Project Schedule: Model-Based Systems Engineering183

2.20 Cost Management Plan: Model-Based Systems Engineering185

2.21 Activity Cost Estimates: Model-Based Systems Engineering187

2.22 Cost Estimating Worksheet: Model-Based Systems Engineering189

2.23 Cost Baseline: Model-Based Systems Engineering191

2.24 Quality Management Plan: Model-Based Systems Engineering193

2.25 Quality Metrics: Model-Based Systems Engineering195

2.26 Process Improvement Plan: Model-Based Systems Engineering197

2.27 Responsibility Assignment Matrix: Model-Based Systems Engineering199

2.28 Roles and Responsibilities: Model-Based Systems Engineering201

2.29 Human Resource Management Plan: Model-Based Systems Engineering203

2.30 Communications Management Plan: Model-Based Systems Engineering205

2.31 Risk Management Plan: Model-Based Systems Engineering207

2.32 Risk Register: Model-Based Systems Engineering209

2.33 Probability and Impact Assessment: Model-Based Systems Engineering211

2.34 Probability and Impact Matrix: Model-Based Systems Engineering213

2.35 Risk Data Sheet: Model-Based Systems Engineering215

2.36 Procurement Management Plan: Model-Based Systems Engineering217

2.37 Source Selection Criteria: Model-Based Systems Engineering219

2.38 Stakeholder Management Plan: Model-Based Systems Engineering221

2.39 Change Management Plan: Model-Based Systems Engineering223

3.0 Executing Process Group: Model-Based Systems Engineering225

3.1 Team Member Status Report: Model-Based Systems Engineering227

3.2 Change Request: Model-Based Systems Engineering229

3.3 Change Log: Model-Based Systems Engineering231

3.4 Decision Log: Model-Based Systems Engineering233

3.5 Quality Audit: Model-Based Systems Engineering235

3.6 Team Directory: Model-Based Systems Engineering238

3.7 Team Operating Agreement: Model-Based Systems Engineering240

3.8 Team Performance Assessment: Model-Based Systems Engineering242

3.9 Team Member Performance Assessment: Model-Based Systems Engineering244

3.10 Issue Log: Model-Based Systems Engineering246

4.0 Monitoring and Controlling Process Group: Model-Based Systems Engineering248

4.1 Project Performance Report: Model-Based Systems Engineering250

4.2 Variance Analysis: Model-Based Systems Engineering252

4.3 Earned Value Status: Model-Based Systems Engineering254

4.4 Risk Audit: Model-Based Systems Engineering256

4.5 Contractor Status Report: Model-Based Systems Engineering258

4.6 Formal Acceptance: Model-Based Systems Engineering260

5.0 Closing Process Group: Model-Based Systems Engineering262

5.1 Procurement Audit: Model-Based Systems Engineering264

5.2 Contract Close-Out: Model-Based Systems Engineering266

5.3 Project or Phase Close-Out: Model-Based Systems Engineering268

5.4 Lessons Learned: Model-Based Systems Engineering270

Model Based Systems Engineering and Managing Projects, Criteria for Project Managers:272

1.0 Initiating Process Group: Model Based Systems Engineering273

1.1 Project Charter: Model Based Systems Engineering275

1.2 Stakeholder Register: Model Based Systems Engineering277

1.3 Stakeholder Analysis Matrix: Model Based Systems Engineering278

2.0 Planning Process Group: Model Based Systems Engineering280

2.1 Project Management Plan: Model Based Systems Engineering282

2.2 Scope Management Plan: Model Based Systems Engineering284

2.3 Requirements Management Plan: Model Based Systems Engineering286

2.4 Requirements Documentation: Model Based Systems Engineering288

2.5 Requirements Traceability Matrix: Model Based Systems Engineering290

2.6 Project Scope Statement: Model Based Systems Engineering292

2.7 Assumption and Constraint Log: Model Based Systems Engineering295

2.8 Work Breakdown Structure: Model Based Systems Engineering297

2.9 WBS Dictionary: Model Based Systems Engineering299

2.10 Schedule Management Plan: Model Based Systems Engineering302

2.11 Activity List: Model Based Systems Engineering304

2.12 Activity Attributes: Model Based Systems Engineering306

2.13 Milestone List: Model Based Systems Engineering308

2.14 Network Diagram: Model Based Systems Engineering310

2.15 Activity Resource Requirements: Model Based Systems Engineering312

2.16 Resource Breakdown Structure: Model Based Systems Engineering314

2.17 Activity Duration Estimates: Model Based Systems Engineering316

2.18 Duration Estimating Worksheet: Model Based Systems Engineering319

2.19 Project Schedule: Model Based Systems Engineering321

2.20 Cost Management Plan: Model Based Systems Engineering323

2.21 Activity Cost Estimates: Model Based Systems Engineering325

2.22 Cost Estimating Worksheet: Model Based Systems Engineering327

2.23 Cost Baseline: Model Based Systems Engineering329

2.24 Quality Management Plan: Model Based Systems Engineering331

2.25 Quality Metrics: Model Based Systems Engineering333

2.26 Process Improvement Plan: Model Based Systems Engineering335

2.27 Responsibility Assignment Matrix: Model Based Systems Engineering337

2.28 Roles and Responsibilities: Model Based Systems Engineering339

2.29 Human Resource Management Plan: Model Based Systems Engineering341

2.30 Communications Management Plan: Model Based Systems Engineering343

2.31 Risk Management Plan: Model Based Systems Engineering345

2.32 Risk Register: Model Based Systems Engineering347

2.33 Probability and Impact Assessment: Model Based Systems Engineering349

2.34 Probability and Impact Matrix: Model Based Systems Engineering351

2.35 Risk Data Sheet: Model Based Systems Engineering353

2.36 Procurement Management Plan: Model Based Systems Engineering355

2.37 Source Selection Criteria: Model Based Systems Engineering357

2.38 Stakeholder Management Plan: Model Based Systems Engineering359

2.39 Change Management Plan: Model Based Systems Engineering361

3.0 Executing Process Group: Model Based Systems Engineering363

3.1 Team Member Status Report: Model Based Systems Engineering365

3.2 Change Request: Model Based Systems Engineering367

3.3 Change Log: Model Based Systems Engineering369

3.4 Decision Log: Model Based Systems Engineering371

3.5 Quality Audit: Model Based Systems Engineering373

3.6 Team Directory: Model Based Systems Engineering376

3.7 Team Operating Agreement: Model Based Systems Engineering378

3.8 Team Performance Assessment: Model Based Systems Engineering380

3.9 Team Member Performance Assessment: Model Based Systems Engineering382

3.10 Issue Log: Model Based Systems Engineering384

4.0 Monitoring and Controlling Process Group: Model Based Systems Engineering386

4.1 Project Performance Report: Model Based Systems Engineering388

4.2 Variance Analysis: Model Based Systems Engineering390

4.3 Earned Value Status: Model Based Systems Engineering392

4.4 Risk Audit: Model Based Systems Engineering394

4.5 Contractor Status Report: Model Based Systems Engineering396

4.6 Formal Acceptance: