A Configuration Manager is not…
In this month’s feature article, I explored “The Real Job Description of a Configuration Manager.” But let’s flip the lens and talk about what a Configuration Manager is not.
CM Tiles
Are you planning on hallucinating your next product?
What is the quality level of the product data in your organization?
🤥100%? — You’re lying to yourself.
✅99%? — Hard to believe.
🆗95%? — Impressive, but not enough.
❌Less than 95%? — That’s the reality for most organizations.
Why does Configuration Management have such a bad reputation?
Let’s be honest, when many people hear “Configuration Management”, their first reaction isn’t excitement. It’s usually something like:
“That’s bureaucracy.”
“That slows us down.”
“That’s for documentation people.”
When ‘Saving the Day’ Becomes the Problem.
Let’s talk about a pattern I’ve seen in too many organizations, one that quietly kills morale and reinforces the wrong behaviors.
How Do YOU CM2? – Part 4
This article is part of the How Do YOU CM2? blog series in collaboration with the Institute for Process Excellence (IpX). Although I receive compensation for writing this series, I stand behind its content. I will continue to create and publish high-quality articles that I can fully endorse. Enjoy this new series, and please share your thoughts! In case you missed them, you can find the following How do YOU CM2? posts in the… Read More »How Do YOU CM2? – Part 4
As-Maintained or As-Nightmare?
This article emphasizes the importance of addressing serviceability during new product development, often overlooked for immediate innovation. Ignoring the as-maintained configuration can lead to increased downtime, higher maintenance costs, and eroded customer trust. Prioritizing serviceability fosters long-term success, customer loyalty, and efficient operations, transforming potential crises into manageable processes.
Who Owns Configuration Management?
The article discusses the importance of Configuration Management (CM) in organizations and challenges the notion that it belongs solely to engineering, quality, or manufacturing departments. It emphasizes that CM must be integrated across all processes to ensure consistency and traceability, ultimately enhancing efficiency, product reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Why ‘Released’ Doesn’t Mean ‘Ready’ in Product Development
This article discusses design maturity in datasets for New Product Introductions, emphasizing its role as a measure of usability rather than workflow status. Different maturity stages (Prototype, Pilot, Production) inform downstream actions. Organizations must manage risks associated with bypassing maturity stages, especially in regulated environments. Treating design maturity as a risk management tool is crucial.
How Do YOU CM2? – Part 3
In case you missed them, you can find the following How do YOU CM2? posts in the 46th edition of the Future of CM newsletter:
1️⃣ What Works Better: One Change Process or Many?
🔀 Is Your Data Model Truly Change-Proof?
🧠 Is Your Organization Truly Model-Based or Does It Still Rely on Tribal Knowledge?
Is Your Organization Truly Model-Based or Does It Still Rely on Tribal Knowledge?
This article is part of the How Do YOU CM2? blog series in collaboration with the Institute for Process Excellence (IpX). Although I receive compensation for writing this series, I stand behind its content. I will continue to create and publish high-quality articles that I can fully endorse. Enjoy this new series, and please share your thoughts! When organizations talk about going model-based, most think about tools, data structures, and integration. But here’s another… Read More »Is Your Organization Truly Model-Based or Does It Still Rely on Tribal Knowledge?