INCOSE Enchantment: Requirements: A Comprehensive Overview

Jan 08, 2025 4:45 PM - Jan 08, 2025 6:00 PM Mountain Standard Time

Requirements: A Comprehensive Overview

Speaker: Dr. Rick Hefner
Date: Wednesday,08 January 2025
Time: 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM Mountain Time
Venue: Online via ZOOM

Registration: Zoom link is provided in the meeting invitation; contact the POC to request the meeting invitation. 

Abstract:
The development of requirements is critical to systems development, yet often remains enigmatic in its complexity. This presentation offers a comprehensive exploration of industry best practices in requirements development, including elicitation, analysis, validation, specification, allocation, and verification. Beginning with the foundational phase of elicitation, we’ll discuss strategies for effectively capturing and understanding stakeholder needs and desires. It provides methodologies for conducting context definition and mission analysis, ensuring that requirements are not only comprehensive but also aligned with organizational objectives and constraints. The presentation discusses techniques for validating and verifying the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of requirements, mitigating the risks associated with misunderstanding or oversight. Participants will emerge with a comprehensive toolkit for navigating the complexities of requirements development. They will also learn about critical INCOSE guides on requirements development. Whether grappling with evolving stakeholder needs, negotiating conflicting requirements, or managing changing project dynamics, attendees will possess the requisite skills and knowledge to navigate the requirements landscape with confidence and efficacy.

Bio:
Dr. Rick Hefner serves as the Executive Director for the Caltech Center for Technology & Management Education, where he designs and delivers professional training programs for technology-driven individuals and organizations. He has over 40 years of experience in systems engineering, and has worked with over 40 different government, industrial and academic organizations. Dr. Hefner is active in INCOSE, co-chair of this conference, and a winner of the INCOSE International Outstanding Service Award.

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