Does anybody work on system dynamics methodology applied to software
engineering and project management problems?
Ive build a model on software project management (based on Abdel work) and
I woild like to share knowledge and opinion with anyone.
Please contact me.
Thanks
Allocco Ing. Andrea
andrea.allocco@mbox.tech.it
Strada Bria 234, 12042 Bra
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Memento audere semper
System Dynamics in Software Engineering
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Alex Rodrigues
- Junior Member
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System Dynamics in Software Engineering
Dear Andrea,
During my recent PhD research, entitled "System Dynamics in Project
Management: an integrated methodology within the traditional framework",
I have carried out extensive theoretical and practical work in the
application of System Dynamics project models to software projects, in
and integrated manner with the traditional network-based tools (so
called PERT/CPM).
You may find further information in the following papers:
(1) Rodrigues A. and Bowers J (1996) System Dynamics in Project
Management: a comparative analysis with traditional methods. System
Dynamics Review. Vol 12 (2)
(2) Rodrigues A. and Bowers J (1996) The role of System Dynamics in
Project Management. International Journal of Project Management. Vol 14
(4)
In these two above, you will find an introduction to the subject and an
extensive review of SD models and practical applications to Project
Management.
(3) Rodrigues A. and Williams T. (1997) System Dynamics in Software
Project Management: towards the development of a formal integrated
framework. European Journal of Information Systems. Vol 6, pp 51-56.
(4) Rodrigues A. and Williams T. (1998) System Dynamics in Project
Management: assessing the impacts of client behaviour on project
performance. Forthcoming in the Journal of the Operational Research
Society, January issue.
Here you will find more practical discussions based on a case-study
within a major software project.
Regarding the application of SD to major programmes/projects, I would
strongly recommend you to have a look at the work being developed at
Pugh-Roberts Associates, since 1980. Among others, I would recommend the
following papers:
(i) Cooper K (1980) Naval ship production: a claim settled and a
framework build. Interfaces. Vol 10 (6).
(ii) Cooper K (1993) The Rework Cycle: why projects are mismanaged.
PMNETwork. February.
(iii) Cooper K and Mullen T (1993) Swords and Plowshares: the rework
cycles of defense and commercial software development projects. American
Programmer. Vol 6 (5).
(iv) Lyneis J and Pugh III A (1996) Automated vs "Hand" calibration of
System Dynamics models -- an experiment with a simple project model. In
Proc. of 1996 System Dynamics Conference, Boston, USA.
Finally, I would also recommend the following readings:
NATO ARW 951491 (1996) Managing and Modelling Complex Projects:
Netherlands, Kuwer Publishers.
Rodrigues A (1997) SYDPIM -- A System Dynamics-based Project-Management
Integrated Methodology. In Proc. of 1997 System Dynamics Conference,
Istanbul, Turkey.
ACKERMANN, F., Eden, C. and Williams, T. (1997) A persuasive approach to
Delay and Disruption - using "mixed methods". Interfaces. Vol 27 (2).
Williams T et al (1995) The effects of design changes and delays on
project costs. Journal of the Operational Research Society. Vol 46 (7).
Ford D and Sterman J (1998) Dynamic modeling of the product development
process. Forthcoming in System Dynamics Review.
I sincerely hope this helps to answer your queries. Please, contact me
if you wish to discuss this subject further, as I will be glad to
contribute.
Best regards,
Alexandre
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Alexandre J G P Rodrigues
Pugh-Roberts Associates
PA Consulting Group
41 William Linskey Way
Cambridge, MA 02142
USA
Tel: +1 (617) 864 8880
Fax: +1 (617) 864 8884
email: Alex.Rodrigues@PA-Consulting.com
http://www.pa-consulting.com/pra.html
Culture: that knowledge remaining after you have forgotten.
Cultura: aquele conhecimento que fica apos ter sido esquecido.
During my recent PhD research, entitled "System Dynamics in Project
Management: an integrated methodology within the traditional framework",
I have carried out extensive theoretical and practical work in the
application of System Dynamics project models to software projects, in
and integrated manner with the traditional network-based tools (so
called PERT/CPM).
You may find further information in the following papers:
(1) Rodrigues A. and Bowers J (1996) System Dynamics in Project
Management: a comparative analysis with traditional methods. System
Dynamics Review. Vol 12 (2)
(2) Rodrigues A. and Bowers J (1996) The role of System Dynamics in
Project Management. International Journal of Project Management. Vol 14
(4)
In these two above, you will find an introduction to the subject and an
extensive review of SD models and practical applications to Project
Management.
(3) Rodrigues A. and Williams T. (1997) System Dynamics in Software
Project Management: towards the development of a formal integrated
framework. European Journal of Information Systems. Vol 6, pp 51-56.
(4) Rodrigues A. and Williams T. (1998) System Dynamics in Project
Management: assessing the impacts of client behaviour on project
performance. Forthcoming in the Journal of the Operational Research
Society, January issue.
Here you will find more practical discussions based on a case-study
within a major software project.
Regarding the application of SD to major programmes/projects, I would
strongly recommend you to have a look at the work being developed at
Pugh-Roberts Associates, since 1980. Among others, I would recommend the
following papers:
(i) Cooper K (1980) Naval ship production: a claim settled and a
framework build. Interfaces. Vol 10 (6).
(ii) Cooper K (1993) The Rework Cycle: why projects are mismanaged.
PMNETwork. February.
(iii) Cooper K and Mullen T (1993) Swords and Plowshares: the rework
cycles of defense and commercial software development projects. American
Programmer. Vol 6 (5).
(iv) Lyneis J and Pugh III A (1996) Automated vs "Hand" calibration of
System Dynamics models -- an experiment with a simple project model. In
Proc. of 1996 System Dynamics Conference, Boston, USA.
Finally, I would also recommend the following readings:
NATO ARW 951491 (1996) Managing and Modelling Complex Projects:
Netherlands, Kuwer Publishers.
Rodrigues A (1997) SYDPIM -- A System Dynamics-based Project-Management
Integrated Methodology. In Proc. of 1997 System Dynamics Conference,
Istanbul, Turkey.
ACKERMANN, F., Eden, C. and Williams, T. (1997) A persuasive approach to
Delay and Disruption - using "mixed methods". Interfaces. Vol 27 (2).
Williams T et al (1995) The effects of design changes and delays on
project costs. Journal of the Operational Research Society. Vol 46 (7).
Ford D and Sterman J (1998) Dynamic modeling of the product development
process. Forthcoming in System Dynamics Review.
I sincerely hope this helps to answer your queries. Please, contact me
if you wish to discuss this subject further, as I will be glad to
contribute.
Best regards,
Alexandre
-------------------------------------
Alexandre J G P Rodrigues
Pugh-Roberts Associates
PA Consulting Group
41 William Linskey Way
Cambridge, MA 02142
USA
Tel: +1 (617) 864 8880
Fax: +1 (617) 864 8884
email: Alex.Rodrigues@PA-Consulting.com
http://www.pa-consulting.com/pra.html
Culture: that knowledge remaining after you have forgotten.
Cultura: aquele conhecimento que fica apos ter sido esquecido.
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Stephen Wehrenberg
- Member
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System Dynamics in Software Engineering
I recall Margaret Johnson at Stanford was working on a flight simulator for the
IT organization, and she and David Bartz had started working on some videotapes
of various system dynamic tools, with an emphasis on software engineering as
their example.
--
Stephen B. Wehrenberg, Ph.D.
Chief, Forecasts and Systems, US Coast Guard
Administrative Sciences, The George Washington University
wstephen@erols.com (202)267-0624
"Born empowered ... what happened?!?"
IT organization, and she and David Bartz had started working on some videotapes
of various system dynamic tools, with an emphasis on software engineering as
their example.
--
Stephen B. Wehrenberg, Ph.D.
Chief, Forecasts and Systems, US Coast Guard
Administrative Sciences, The George Washington University
wstephen@erols.com (202)267-0624
"Born empowered ... what happened?!?"