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Applying the heuristics of “How Big Things Get Done” to adaptive delivery

Kiron Bondale

construction, mining, aerospace), it is tempting to assume that these heuristics are only relevant to projects delivered with a predictive approach. While the term “heuristic” is apt as each is a useful mental shortcut, they could also be used as principles.

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Agile Revolution in the Defense Industry

Scrum.org

Used by SpaceX for the construction of its rockets, the Idiot Index is the ratio between the total cost of a product divided by the cost of its elementary components. Firehawk Aerospace 3D prints rockets and a solid form of fuel to launch them. The higher the index, the more inefficient the design.

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Understanding Critical Path in Project Management (Example Included)

ProjectManager.com

Since that time, the critical path method has been used in a variety of projects, from construction, aerospace and defense to software and product development, engineering, plant maintenance and more. The roots of critical path can be found in some practices by DuPont in the early 1940s, and even contributing to the Manhattan Project.

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European Defense Industry 2021: Challenges and Trends

Epicflow Blog

Let’s consider the challenges the aerospace and defence industries are facing today and what trends are leading in the year 2021. Some countries have suffered losses but primarily accounting for commercial aerospace. Thus, Turkey’s total aerospace and defence exports declined by 16.8% in 2020 to $2.27 Conclusion.

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2022 Online and In-Person Events for Project/Resource Managers and Industry Professionals

Epicflow Blog

April 13, Chicago, the USA — Project Delivery Conference is the event for construction industry professionals, including project managers, where leading experts meet to explore innovative solutions that help builders operate more efficiently as well as manage risks associated with project safety, schedules, quality, and costs.

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Révolution agile dans l’industrie de la défense

Scrum.org

Utilisé par SpaceX pour la construction de ses fusées, l’Idiot Index est le ratio entre le coût total d’un produit, divisé par le coût de ses composants élémentaires. Firehawk Aerospace imprime en 3D des fusées et le combustible solide pour les faire décoller. Plus l’index est élevé, plus la conception est inefficace.

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A History of PMI & Its Role in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

It goes back to the 1960s, when project management became a discipline in aerospace, construction and defense industries. He was the project manager for the construction of PMI’s World Headquarters in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. But where did PMI start? What are the roots that uphold this giant in project management?

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