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How to like people – A mental hack to progress in complex projects
How to like people – A mental hack to progress in complex projects.
“I like people in small bursts.” (George Carlin) Read…
Roman Mildner
Management
CORE SPICE: Project Roles are Crucial to Project Success
Most quality standards, such as ISO 26262 for functional safety, don’t postulate specific project roles. However, certain project roles, such as project manager, are commonly used in the automotive business. CORE SPICE extends those typical roles as a nucleus of successful project leadership. Read…
Management
Unlock Efficiency with CORE SPICE
As seasoned project managers and process consultants, we understand the fast-paced nature of automotive development. Developed by experts with decades of experience in successful project management in the automotive industry and process optimization with Automotive SPICE, CORE SPICE is your gateway to compliance with ISO 26262 (functional safety) and ISO 21434 (cybersecurity) standards with greater efficiency. Read…
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“StarTrek Original Series: “Man Trap” – Lessons in Effective Leadership
In the “Star Trek: The Original Series” episode “The Man Trap,” we discover that trust, intuition, and understanding aren’t just vital for space exploration – they’re leadership essentials in any universe! This article continues our Read…
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What is “back-to-back testing?”
Testing is a systematic discipline rather than merely an empirical school of thought. The term “back-to-back” testing is not just an interesting concept but a rigorous method for uncovering discrepancies in the implementation of software and systems. Read…
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EV Affordability: The Economic Equation.
In the early days, only millionaires could afford automobiles, and they were often scorned as “toys for the rich.” Henry Ford revolutionized this by creating an economy of scale, making cars accessible to the broader population. The same transformation must—and will—occur with electric vehicles (EVs). It’s simply the natural progression of the economy. Read…
Technology
Automobiles must be immediately outlawed
We frequently hear about self-driving cars that make mistakes and cause accidents. Some of those accidents are deadly. However, the assumption that self-driving cars are the wrong idea and should be – both by definition and by law – forbidden misses the larger picture. Let’s look at it from a historical perspective. Read…
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The Sign of Times – Improving the Odds of Successfully Delivering Automotive Projects
The concept of “project” is a Holy Grail of organizational change that heralds The New. Projects inherently come with risk and uncertainty. In the corporate world, risk aversion is an instinct that foregoes venturing into uncharted territories of product innovation. Taking project risks too lightly may lead to unintended consequences for the project or the entire company. Read…