Technical training modules

Select any combination of the training modules below. They can be grouped any way you like.

Engineering Training Modules

Key approaches to testing: How to determine which testing approach is best for achieving our specific goal
Test planning documentation & processes: How to efficiently craft and refine a test plan for maximum likelihood of success
Strategic subset testing: How to save time and effort, and make LEAPS in progress, by employing strategic subset tests
Design of Experiments basics: How to determine if DOE is the right approach + Crash course on how to implement a DOE
The Design-Build-Test cycle: How to set this up for maximum iteration rate AND quality of results
Simulation-test agreement: How to constructively rectify disparities between simulation and test results

Gantt charts for complex projects: How to properly define a Gantt chart for projects with high complexity or uncertainty
Communicating progress on complex projects: How to properly and constructively communicate progress on complex projects
Task management tools: What tools are available and what are their strengths and weaknesses?
Task definition & tracking in complex projects: How to effectively define and track tasks in complex technical projects
Kan-ban systems: When and how to properly use a Kan-ban system to manage engineering projects
Automated task management: When to use automation (and when not to)
Scheduling engineering activities: Tips and tricks for using calendars wisely to keep the team moving quickly
Resource tracking systems: How to implement and use various resource tracking systems
Collaboration software tools: How to leverage software tools for efficient collaboration
AI as a productivity tool: How to leverage AI wisely in an engineering endeavor

Weekly kickoff meetings: How to set up weekly kickoff meetings to for optimal team alignment
Work assignments & delegation: How to assign work & delegate tasks tactfully to ensure buy-in
Daily standup meetings: How to run maximally efficient daily standups
Sprint planning vs “waterfall” planning: How to determine which is best for achieving our specific goals
Design Review meetings: How to run maximally efficient Design Review meetings
Data Review meetings: How to run Data Review meetings to ensure both maximal learning and efficiency
Test Planning meetings: How to run maximally efficient Test Planning meetings
Introducing new processes: How to introduce a new process properly and tactfully for minimal resistance

Understanding risk factors: How to categorize risk factors and respond to them appropriately
Dealing with “unknown unknowns:” Why traditional project management is not suited for these (and what to do instead)
The R&D mindset: How to set appropriate expectations, boundaries, and priorities in an R&D endeavor
Key approaches to R&D: How to determine which approach to R&D is best for achieving our specific goal
Key “ingredients” of R&D: How to set up an R&D program with optimal team composition, processes, and workflow
Goal setting in R&D: How to set appropriate goals success metrics in R&D endeavors
Managing R&D efforts: How to set up proper incentives and performance management systems in R&D endeavors

The innovation mindset: How to balance innovative & routine work in light of company goals
Responding to failure: How to respond to negative results and extract maximum value from them, while keeping the team positive
Key approaches to innovation: How to determine which approach to innovation is best for achieving our specific goal
Key “ingredients” of innovation: How to set up an innovation program with optimal team composition, processes, and workflow
Invention Sessions: How to set up invention sessions for maximum creativity AND efficiency
Stage-gate planning for innovation: How to properly plan innovative work and know when to stop or advance

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