Hello Readers:

We are hearing from lots more ISO registered companies that are moving to risk.  They really need help.  If you have stories or lessons learned you can share with our readers, we’d like to hear from you.

We developed CERM – Electric Reliability.  Now, we are developing CERM – Aerospace.  If you’re working in AS 9100, SMS, or other aerospace risk based systems, we’d like to hear what to include as case studies for CERM – Aerospace.

Greg Hutchins PE CERM | GregH@CERMAcademy.com | QualityPlusEngineering.com | 800.COMPETE | 503.233.1012

• Expectation Is the Root of All Heartache by Elizabeth Lions. Shakespeare said “Expectation is the root of all heartache.”  If there’s only one piece you read in this edition, read this.  It’ll make your week.  Read more of Elizabeth at: Careers@Risk.
• Risk Management: Today’s Quality Management Paradigm by Greg Hutchins. The quality profession has been hugely successful over the last 15 years. More than a million companies registered to ISO 9000.  But, the profession is doing a lot of soul searching.  Discover the 4 stages of quality and why risk will be the fifth stage of quality.
• Early Sizing and Early Risk Analysis for Software Projects by Capers Jones.  Many risks are proportional to software size.  As a result of delayed sizing, software project risk analysis usually occurs after development methods are locked in place.   When problems or risks are identified, it is often too late to introduce improved methods.  Read how to mitigate software risks.  Read more from Capers at: SoftwareProductivity@Risk.
• Deciding the Appropriate Level of Project Risk Management by H. Wynnlee Crisp. Many project managers believe that the amount of management effort, and type and scale of management techniques, is a function of project size, duration, cost, or complexity.  While this is partly true, the real issue is, “How important is it to achieve the project objectives?” Read more from Wynnlee at Projects@Risk.
• What’s Really New? by Umberto Tunesi. Is everything derivative?  Are we simply recycling ideas and things.  Also, take a look at Six Sigmania & Rules.  Read more of Umberto at: Quality@Risk.
• My Story of Airline Decision Making Risk by Carolyn Turbyfill.  One common error in management decision making is sticking to short-term tactics that are inappropriate to a changed context.  Carolyn is an expert in management decision making.  And, she fell into this same trap.  Read more of Carolyn’s adventures at Management@Risk.
• “Help, I’m Being Discharged” by Thomas Lilley.  Leaving the hospital for the first time or with a new condition can be a scary proposition.  In fact a decent percentage of readmissions are caused by inadequate preparation for discharge. We’re all going to a hospital, learn what you can do to mitigate complications. Your life may depend on it.
• BS with College – Get Badged – DIY Education  by Margaux/Greg Hutchins. Education is changing world over.  MOOCs. DIY Education.  You name it.  We gave this talk last month to Chinese American semi conductor professionals.  It’s an eye opener.  Tell us what you think?