10.1.1 Capability Engineering: Learning from Practice

Lalancette, Claire; Lizotte, Michel; Nécaille, Christophe; Pagotto, Jack; Robbins, Wayne; Waruszynski, Barbara

doi:10.1002/j.2334-5837.2007.tb02969.x

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“…The CapDEM evaluation strategy has continued to build on the lessons learned from the first and second evaluation trials (namely Exercise Alpha and Exercise Beta) to make improvements in the CE construct (Lalancette et al 2007). The strategy enabled implementation of the third trial, Exercise Gamma, which involved a real capability goal and a CET composed of a more realistic mixture of participants from across the entire enterprise.…”

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“…The approach and methodology for the exercise implemented most lessons learned from Exercise Beta (Lalancette et al 2007); these include: a modified CET structure; an improved version of the CEP; an enhanced training component; and a more proactive Evaluation Team.…”

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“…Exercise Gamma utilized a similar data collection methodology to that employed in Exercise Beta (Lalancette et al 2007). Focus groups became the principal and best source of data collection as most of the information gathered through other means were validated with all CET members during focus group sessions.…”

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4.3.3 Capability Engineering within Canadian Defence: Experimentation and Lessons Learned

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Lizotte

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INCOSE International Symp

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This paper summarizes the results of an experimental evaluation conducted to assess the Capability Engineering approach developed for the Canadian Forces/Department of National Defence to facilitate decision-making on strategic investments and divestments. This work was performed as part of the Collaborative Capability Definition, Engineering and Management Technology Demonstration Project (CapDEM TDP). Based on the systems engineering paradigm, the approach is articulated around three axes: People, Process and Materiel. The focus of this paper is on the lessons learned from Exercise Gamma, the last of three validation exercises which are part of an evaluation strategy attempting to evolve Capability Engineering from theory into practice. Lessons learned have helped to identify specific improvements as well as critical success factors for the implementation and application of Capability Engineering. Close Next BackgroundAn important part of CapDEM consists of defining and refining a Capability Engineering Process (CEP) ). The process aims at closing the gap between the CBP and the platform/system acquisition process. It aims at improving capability acquisition by scaling up System Engineering to a capability level; in particular, scaling the necessary rigor for better strategic investment/divestment decision-making regarding a capability. The process was built from standards such as the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), ISO/IEC 15288 and IEEE 1220. DoDAF was selected as the most complete description of architectural products, the ISO/IEC 15288 was used as the process reference model 2 , and IEEE 1220 was used as a baseline to detail the engineering technical processes. In addition, the CEP enforces the usage of a spiral approach, which is becoming an increasingly common engineering practice.Application of the CEP provides a set of options for addressing a given capability gap. Each option involves a two-part solution (an operational architecture and an SoS architecture) and addresses six organizational components:Personnel, R&D, Infrastructure, Concepts, Information Management, and Equipment (known as PRICIE components). The two-part solution is complemented with estimated cost, risk and schedule to form a comprehensive option. The process incrementally produces the following deliverables (initially produced in sequence and then modified in parallel): Requirements Baseline, Operational Architecture, SoS Architecture, and Investment Options. Execution of the four CEP stages (Inception, Comprehension, Elaboration and Completion) is controlled through the use of gates.Although the Capability Engineering Process is a primary focus of CapDEM, it is recognized that the process alone does not generate a successful capability roadmap. In particular, a design team which applies the process (the People Axis), and a technological infrastructure which facilitates its development and execution (the Materiel Axis), both play fundamental roles. The People Axis investigates the concept of a cross-functional, ...

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4.3.3 Capability Engineering within Canadian Defence: Experimentation and Lessons Learned

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8.1.1 Service Engineering

Kemp

Linton

2008

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Abstract. This paper describes the approach being used to introduce net-centric solutions into service within the UK Ministry of Defence. It describes specific differences between engineering conventional systems (such as ships or aircraft) and engineering net-centric solutions and the problems that they introduce.The paper describes an approach to net-centric systems development, which is based on the integration of three interdependent applications of conventional systems engineering: at the business, the service and component levels. The major focus of this approach is the extension of systems engineering from the design and manufacture of components into the delivery of services and the achievement of business effect.The paper describes some key techniques used in the systems engineering of services. These include benefits realisation management, service level definition, service architecting, performance design and application characterisation, capacity management and service acceptance.Finally the paper describes some of the cultural and behavioural issues that the authors have found essential to success.

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10.1.1 Capability Engineering: Learning from Practice

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4.3.3 Capability Engineering within Canadian Defence: Experimentation and Lessons Learned

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