NASA Press Release:
“2013 NASA Advanced Technology Phase I Concepts Selected For Study
WASHINGTON — NASA has selected 12 proposals for study under Phase I of the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program, which aims to turn science fiction into fact. Continue reading
In my work as a software architect and security expert, I always consider boundary conditions such as malicious input as opposed to normal behavior. I also consider innocuous errors that could lead to disastrous consequences.
I immediately applied this approach to the NSA Prism program and came up with 3 scenarios:
Integration of risk and quality management is loved by some and hated by others. For most of us, it may be a matter of judgment whether and how much a system should or is able to be managed out of silos and of departmental boxes. Another part of life that different people loves or hates is flying. I love it. Continue reading
There is a risk on your project few of you have documented. It’s a big problem in any organization when it happens, and it happens all too often. It’s known as “groupthink” and Wikipedia defines it as:
“A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, in which the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an incorrect or deviant decision-making outcome. Group members try to minimize conflict and reach a consensus decision without critical evaluation of alternative ideas or viewpoints, and by isolating themselves from outside influences.” Continue reading
Yes, there is a #1 secret to managing project risk! Know what it is? No? Read on:
Risk is inherently a negative term in today’s project environment. How we perceive that risk and turn it into a positive especially, when stakeholders are fearful of project failure and excessive financial overruns. Continue reading