This article discusses the importance of timing and planning in change management (CM) through the lens of the CM Baseline. It emphasizes the creation of an Implementation Plan based on the Impact Matrix and change dependencies, highlighting the need for accuracy and adaptability in both traditional and Agile project management methodologies.
This article continues the CM Baseline series by discussing ‘Change Dependencies,’ the third component. It outlines the types of dependencies—logical, preferential, and resource—that affect the sequence of implementing changes. Understanding these dependencies aids project management by providing a clear roadmap for navigating the implementation phase and optimizing change processes.
The article discusses managing changes in the CM Baseline series using analogies related to flights. It introduces the Impact Matrix as a critical component that captures the intentions behind changes, detailing affected objects and relationships. The post emphasizes the significance of effective visualization and analysis for collaborative decision-making in change management.
The post discusses the challenges of managing changes and dependencies in configurations, introducing the CM2 Baseline as a solution. This baseline integrates communication through a Business Object Graph, highlighting the importance of connections for impact analysis. It emphasizes real-time data sharing while maintaining the integrity of expert domain tools.
Just before the end of 2021 Jos Voskuil a.k.a. the Virtual Dutchman organized a discussion about the Future of Configuration Management with Lisa Fenwick from CMstat, Maxime Gravel from Moog and myself.
The post discusses the challenges of managing complex product development without effective systems, comparing it to a lack of air traffic control leading to crashes. It introduces CM2’s Baseline solution for managing planned changes and their impacts but notes integration difficulties across different systems. Effective change management and dependency tracking are essential for timely product development.
On September 9, 2021, I conducted a full day of lectures on Configuration Management at Avans University, attracting over 30 students. The day included the creation of Word Clouds to gauge insights, discussions on key topics, and engaging exercises with LEGO bricks. The initiative has reached over 100 students, promoting awareness in Configuration Management.
This article examines the complexities of managing product configurations in AI integration, focusing on how evolving AI capabilities, training datasets, and regulatory changes like Export Control influence this process. It raises critical questions about accountability, impact analysis, and certification requirements when AI alters a product’s functionality or classification.
The panel discussion addressed Configuration Management and Variant Configuration Management, focusing on Over-the-Air updates. These updates offer convenience but can lead to serious issues, as exemplified by Tesla’s software updates affecting vehicle performance. Ensuring secure, authenticated updates and managing diverse product configurations are critical to mitigating risks associated with these updates.
Jos Voskuil, known as the PLM Doctor, interviewed me about Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Configuration Management (CM). We discussed CM definitions, practices, roles, and their integration within PLM as an enterprise backbone. We also explored regulatory needs, future modeling, and resources for further reading on these topics.