Managing Complex Technical Projects: A Systems Engineering Approach (Artech House Technology Management and Professional Developm) [Hardcover]

R. Ian Faulconbridge (Author), Michael J. Ryan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 2002 | ISBN-10: 1580533787 | ISBN-13: 978-1580533782

This resource discusses the management of complex technical projects through systems engineering. Written for a wide spectrum of readers, from novices to experienced practitioners, it explores solutions for delivering projects on time and within budget, avoiding the failures and inefficiencies of past efforts. It provides a framework that encapsulates all areas of systems engineering, showing where the multitude of systems engineering activities fit within the overall effort. The top-down approach introduces the reader to the philosophical aspects of this discipline, and offers an understanding of a plethora of important terms, standards and practices that have been developed independently. Moreover, the authors present key systems engineering issues in a manner that seeks to promote individual thinking and unique approaches to the various projects encountered in the field.

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About the Author

R. Ian Faulconbridge is a senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales, where he received his M.Eng.Sc. in electrical engineering. He received his M.B.A. in project management from the University of Southern Queensland.

Michael J. Ryan serves as senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales. He earned his M.Eng.Sc. and Ph.D. in electrical engineering at this university.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 274 pages
• Publisher: Artech House Publishers (October 31, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580533787
• ISBN-13: 978-1580533782
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #946,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding text on systems engineering, August 31, 2008

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Greg "GL" (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Managing Complex Technical Projects: A Systems Engineering Approach (Artech House Technology Management and Professional Developm) (Hardcover)

This is the text used by the University of New South Wales to teach Systems Engineering. It is a practical text and a very useful reference book. For anyone involved with systems engineering, project management of technical projects, or government procurement activity of technical goods or services - this is a must read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Systems Engineering - A Good Introduction, September 14, 2008

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Rafael C. Azevedo "PMP Project Manager, MSc. ... (SJCampos, São Paulo, Brazil) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Managing Complex Technical Projects: A Systems Engineering Approach (Artech House Technology Management and Professional Developm) (Hardcover)

Good introductory book on Systems Engineering, covering most important subjects (Introduction to Sys. Eng., Conceptual, Preliminary and Detailed Design and Development, and a nice chapter on Engineering Management).

In some figures it presents a process for engineering a system, along with explanation and examples. I enjoyed A LOT this approach.

Presents information on standards (MIL-STD-499B, IEEE-1220, EIA-632) and a brief overview of SEI's Capability Maturity Model for Systems Engineering (CMM-SE).

What I liked is that it is "straight to the point" and an easy to read book.

Downside: it has no exercises at the end of each chapter.

I recommend it for both students and practitioners.

Hope this helps!