From a Whiteboard to a System of Systems: Executing Across a Network of Moving Parts
“We can’t impose our will on a system. We can listen to what the system tells us, and discover how its properties and our values can work together to bring forth something much better than could ever be produced by our will alone.” — Donella Meadows, Project Overview A former boss entrusted me […]
Strategic Roadmap for Complex Modernization
“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” — Michael Porter Project Overview A major federal entity needed a long-range strategy to modernize critical aircraft systems through a phased investment approach. The project produced a six-year roadmap covering five aircraft systems, defining future enhancements, outlining funding needs, and sequencing upgrade options […]
The Trip Was Won in the Planning: A Backpacking Case Study
“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” — Sir Edmund Hillary Project Overview In the summer of 2019, Alejandra and I embarked on a six-day backpacking journey to honor the memory of Diego, my son and her beloved brother, on the first anniversary of his passing. As mother and daughter, we approached […]