Keep Simulation Projects Simple Too
We all have stories about company decisions that make us shake our head. If you have ever worked for a large organization, it may have seemed that some of their decisions were, shall we say,...
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Keep Simulation Simple
I mentioned a while back that I am a Boy Scout. OK, maybe my boyhood days are long gone, but I still consider myself to be a Scout. I learned many lessons as a Scout;...
Read MoreWe Are Not Making Swiss Watches
Please bear with me while I mention three apparently unrelated topics. I have a very good friend Harry who often offers me advice. Fortunately for me, the fact that I don’t want the advice has...
Read MoreExecuting a Simulation Project for the Simple Minded
This week I thought I would step back and offer a somewhat light-hearted summary of some of the things we have covered. Here are five simple steps for executing a simulation project. 1. Figure out...
Read MoreWell – Managed – Agility
In previous articles we discussed a definition of agility and the potential oxymoron of managed agility. I coined the phrase “well managed agility” as part of the solution. I was asked why I used the...
Read MoreWell Managed Agility – Start With No
Last time we talked about a definition of agility: The capability of being flexible and responsive to changes in the world around you. And I suggested that Well Managed Agility is one part of the...
Read MoreWood You Simulate?
I split a lot of firewood. I get most of my firewood in 18”-48” diameter logs that must be split lengthwise to about 6” thickness. Years ago when I first moved into a house with...
Read MoreMaking the Date
It is rarely pleasant to miss a deadline, and sometimes it can be downright career-limiting. Last week, we talked about some problems that contribute to missed project dates. Now let’s explore some solutions. Step 1...
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