7.1.0 Lean SE: Who Can Afford to Ignore it?

Abstract

AbstractIn the last several years the emerging field of Lean Systems Engineering has matured to a actionable body of knowledge. The Lean SE Working Group of INCOSE is one of the fastest growing Working Groups, now at 115 members. In 2009, 14 experts from the WG released a major product called Lean Enablers for Systems Engineering (LEfSE). It is a list 194 best SE practices, the do's and don'ts of SE.SE is regarded as a sound practice but not always delivered efficiently. Lean SE applies the wisdom of Lean Thinking, the management paradigm of hugely successful Toyota, to SE.Lean SE does not mean “less SE”; it means “more SE, better SE, for streamlined execution of the program”. The Value in Lean SE is “Flawless Mission Assurance delivered with minimum waste in the fastest possible time”.The four panelists will present differing perspectives on Lean SE, and the challenges that inhibit the implementation. A summary of Lean SE and LEfSE Human behaviors that inhibit Lean implementation The need for urgency in applying Lean, and open questions; Experiences from applying Lean elements in SEThe presentations will be followed by a short discussion among the panelists, and by a Q&A session.