Modern Methods of Systems Engineering: With an Introduction to Pattern and Model Based Methods

A self training guide that reviews systems engineering fundamentals and introduces modern methods that are proven to reduce the time and cost of systems engineering. This guide complements the DoD "Systems Engineering Fundamentals", IEEE Std 1220-1998 "Standard for Application and Management of the Systems Engineering Process" and the INCOSE "Systems Engineering handbook".

Dr. Joe Jenney is a retired executive with twenty years of experience managing, training and consulting in systems engineering. He has experience in a variety of organizations including aerospace, defense, research and development, federal government, banking, consulting and civic organizations. He learned the principles and practices of modern systems engineering from working with some of the finest systems engineers in the aerospace and defense industry, from developing and implementing training programs in systems engineering and by practicing the methods described in this book. He is also the author of the book The Manager's Guide for Effective Leadership.