Design for Project Change Management: Part 1 — Configuration Design

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Xue ◽  
S. Y. Cheing ◽  
P. Gu
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Change Management ◽  
Engineering Design ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Axiomatic Design ◽  
Configuration Design ◽  
Construction Tasks ◽  
Configuration Changes ◽  
Design Aspect

A new systematic approach to identify the optimal design configuration and attributes to minimize potential construction project changes is introduced in this research. The first part of this paper focuses on the configuration design aspect. In this research, the relations between design configurations and construction tasks are modeled by axiomatic design matrices. The design configuration that is most independent to the construction tasks is identified based upon the axiomatic design approach. In addition, estimation of potential project change cost due to the potential design configuration changes is also discussed. Case studies in pipeline engineering design and construction have been conducted to show the effectiveness of the introduced approach.

Design for Project Change Management: Part 2 — Attribute Design

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Xue ◽  
S. Y. Cheing ◽  
P. Gu
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Probability Distribution ◽  
Taguchi Method ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Distribution Functions ◽  
Probability Distribution Functions ◽  
Construction Tasks ◽  
Design Attribute ◽  
Value Changes ◽  
Design Aspect

This research introduces a new systematic approach to identify the optimal design configuration and attributes to minimize the potential construction project changes. The second part of this paper focuses on the attribute design aspect. In this research, the potential changes of design attribute values are modeled by probability distribution functions. Attribute values of the design whose construction tasks are least sensitive to the changes of these attribute values are identified based upon Taguchi Method. In addition, estimation of the potential project change cost due to the potential design attribute value changes is also discussed. Case studies in pipeline engineering design and construction have been conducted to show the effectiveness of the introduced approach.

scholarly journals Building impactful systems-focused simulations: integrating change and project management frameworks into the pre-work phase

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirette Dubé ◽  
Glenn Posner ◽  
Kimberly Stone ◽  
Marjorie White ◽  
Alyshah Kaba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Complex Systems ◽  
Change Management ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Reflective Learning ◽  
Healthcare Organizations ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Comprehensive Collection ◽  
Enabling Institutions ◽  
Efficient Care

AbstractHealthcare organizations strive to deliver safe, high-quality, efficient care. These complex systems frequently harbor gaps, which if unmitigated, could result in harm. Systems-focused simulation (SFS) projects, which include systems-focused debriefing (SFD), if well designed and executed, can proactively and comprehensively identify gaps and test and improve systems, enabling institutions to improve safety and quality before patients and staff are placed at risk.The previously published systems-focused debriefing framework, Promoting Excellence and Reflective Learning in Simulation (PEARLS) for Systems Integration (PSI), describes a systematic approach to SFD. It includes an essential “pre-work” phase, encompassing evidence-informed steps that lead up to a SFD. Despite inclusion in the PSI framework, a detailed description of the pre-work phase, and how each component facilitates change management, was limited.The goal of this paper is to elucidate the PSI “Pre-work” phase, everything leading up to the systems-focused simulation and debriefing. It describes how the integration of project and change management principles ensures that a comprehensive collection of safety and quality issues are reliably identified and captured.

Application of Axiomatic Design for the Development of Robotic Semi- and Fully Automated Assembly Processes: Two Case Studies

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabio Antonio Merati ◽  
Luca Gualtieri ◽  
Benedikt Gregor Mark ◽  
Rafael Rojas ◽  
Erwin Rauch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Axiomatic Design ◽  
Automated Assembly

scholarly journals Facilitative Project Management: Constructing A Model For Integrated Change Implementation By Utilizing Case Studies

2003 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Hodgson ◽  
J. Zaaiman
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Change Management ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Change Implementation ◽  
Management Theory ◽  
Change Initiatives ◽  
The People ◽  
The World ◽  
Successful Change

Change management theory is extensive, and organisations constantly adapt to and embrace change. In post-apartheid South Africa we are building a racially integrated business environment and society, and leverage its competitive re-entry into the world business arena. Research to date has found that the majority of change initiatives fail due to resistance caused by poor conceptualisation and planning, and the lack of proper integration of the people and business dimensions of change. The model to implement a successful change program will be designed using a combination of readily available skills and techniques. Its development and testing will take place within the context of three case studies. OpsommingDie teorie van veranderingsbestuur is omvattend. Organisasies moet op konstante wyse daarby aanpas en dit integreer. In Post-Apartheid Suid-Afrika bou ons tans ’n ras geïntegreerde besigheidsomgewing en gemeenskap, en benut dit maksimaal in ons toetrede tot die mededingende wêreld besigheidsarena. Huidige navorsing het bevind dat die meeste veranderingsinitiatiewe faal weens weerstand teen verandering wat deur swak konseptualisering en beplanning, en ’n gebrek aan behoorlike integrering van mense en die besigheidsdimensies van verandering veroorsaak is. Die model om ’n suksesvolle veranderingsprogram te implementeer, sal ontwerp word met geredelik beskikbare vaardighede en tegnieke. Die ontwikkeling en toetsing sal binne die konteks van drie gevallestudies plaasvind.

scholarly journals COW HOUSING UNDER SANITARY AND HYGIENIC CONDITIONS OF MILK PRODUCTION

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1(82)) ◽  
pp. 41-45
Author(s):  
E. Tomashevsky ◽  
R. Varpikhovskyi
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Engineering Design ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
Microbial Contamination ◽  
Thermal Balance ◽  
Technological Regime ◽  
Ventilation Control ◽  
Air Ventilation ◽  
Commercial Milk ◽  
Hygienic Conditions

It is established that in the stall period (November - March) the microclimate of the cowshed is 4.0 points, which complies with the engineering design conditions, to improve the parameters it is necessary to optimize the conditions regarding the concentration of harmful gases in the air and microbial contamination. Well-timed faeces disposal and air ventilation control will optimize these parameters. It is proven that the thermal balance of the building depends on the created conditions of comfortable keeping of cows and their number in the building, as well as heat loss through the enclosing structures: gates, windows, ceiling, floor and walls, the thermal balance in the cowshed is made for the outside temperature of (-4,3 ° С). Since sanitary and hygienic conditions of cow housing do not meet the optimal design and technological regime, and the amount of microorganisms in the air of the room is above norm and negatively affects the health of cattle, it is necessary to implement integrated elements of technology in the process of commercial milk production and rationalize the schedule while maintaining standards of technological design.

Optimal Design With a Monomial-Based Version of Newton’s Method

1991 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott A. Burns
Keyword(s):  
Optimal Design ◽  
Design Optimization ◽  
Engineering Design ◽  
Nonlinear Equations ◽  
Newton’S Method ◽  
Newton's Method ◽  
Geometric Mean ◽  
System Of Nonlinear Equations ◽  
Engineering Design Optimization

Abstract A monomial-based method for solving systems of algebraic nonlinear equations is presented. The method uses the arithmetic-geometric mean inequality to construct a system of monomial equations that approximates the system of nonlinear equations. This “monomial method” is closely related to Newton’s method, yet exhibits many special properties not shared by Newton’s method that enhance performance. These special properties are discussed in relation to engineering design optimization.

Employee Participation in Change Programs

2019 ◽  
pp. 179-199
Author(s):  
Nicholas Clarke ◽  
Malcolm Higgs
Keyword(s):  
Change Management ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Culture Change ◽  
Change Process ◽  
Change Agents ◽  
Employee Participation ◽  
Contextual Factor ◽  
Intervention Approach ◽  
Implementing Change

This chapter aims to assist those responsible for implementing change to think more about how employee participation or involvement is undertaken during the change process. The chapter starts by providing an overview of the theoretical explanations as to why employee participation in change management is important. The authors then examine the nature of employee participation in three organizations undertaking major culture change programs, each using a different change intervention. They present three case studies that show how the context surrounding the change (comprising drivers, intervention, approach to change, and change levers) influenced the characteristics of employee participation in the change process. They conclude by emphasizing the significance of examining change agents' intervention methodology as a contextual factor to understand better the experience of culture change programs. The key message is that employees' experiences of participation influence their perceptions on the effectiveness of this type of change.

scholarly journals HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ENGINEERING DESIGN

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc A. Rosen ◽  
David A. G. Meston
Keyword(s):  
Engineering Design ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Engineering Management ◽  
Design Engineering ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Health And Safety Issues

Health and safety issues are important in engineering, management and other fields, and particularly in engineering design. Engineering-oriented health and safety relevant to design is discussed and appropriate case studies are provided which help convey the importance of these issues concisely. The article is directed and structured for engineering, but also discusses ties outside engineering. The case studies presented here are fictitious, although they contain ideas based on actual incidents. Although the case studies are oriented towards engineering, they also incorporate management and business issues, since health and safety must be dealt with in an integrated and interdisciplinary manner.

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