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Harmonizing Systems and Software Cost Estimation

Wang, Gan; Valerdi, Ricardo; Gaffney, John E. Jr. (2009-07-19)

The objective of this paper is to examine the gaps and overlaps between software and systems engineering cost models with intent to harmonize the estimates in engineering engineering estimation. In particular, we evaluate ...

Heuristics for Systems Engineering Cost Estimation

Valerdi, Dr. Ricardo (2010-07-26)

14th Annual PSM Users' Group Conference presentation

High Performing Hospital Enterprise Architecture: Insights from a Multi-method Exploratory Case

Oliveira, Jorge F.; Nightingale, Deborah J.; Wachendorf, Maria T. (2009-12-03)

The US healthcare system is a critical infrastructure grappling with as much as 16% of the GDP in its expenditures and unsatisfactory outcomes, and undergoing considerable public scrutiny. High ranking officials have both ...

Highlights of Enterprise Transformation Research

Nightingale, Debbie (2008-04-24)

Highlights of the latest in LAI research supporting enterprise transformation

How Can You Train Lean Enterprise Leaders?

Lean Advancement Initiative (2004)

Lean Enterprise Value Simulation game

How Engineers Really Think About Risk: A Study of JPL Engineers

Hihn, Dr. Jairus; Chattopadhyay, Deb; Valerdi, Dr. Ricardo (2010-11-02)

25th International Forum on COCOMO and Systems/Software Cost Modeling presentation

The Human Element of Decision Making in Systems Engineers: A Focus on Optimism

Valerdi, Ricardo; Blackburn, Craig (2009)

Biases continue to be an important aspect of human judgment and decision making because they can lead to unfavorable outcomes. Optimism bias is one type of bias that is often overlooked because of its association with ...

The Human Element of Decision Making in Systems Engineers: A Focus on Optimism

Valerdi, Ricardo; Blackburn, Craig (2009-07-19)

Biases continue to be an important aspect of human judgment and decision making because they can lead to unfavorable outcomes. Optimism bias is one type of bias that is often overlooked because of its association with ...

Human Factors Analysis of Predator B Crash

Carrigan, Geoff; Long, Dave; Cummings, M.L.; Duffner, John (2008-06-10)

The 2006 crash of a Predator B in Arizona has prompted a great amount of scrutiny into Unmanned Arial System (UAS) operations. The direct cause of the Predator crash can be tied to an initial failure of the displays and a ...