{"id":1245,"date":"2008-08-29T05:02:47","date_gmt":"2008-08-29T05:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/2008\/08\/29\/treating-the-unexpected-as-normel\/"},"modified":"2019-08-07T14:34:03","modified_gmt":"2019-08-07T21:34:03","slug":"treating-the-unexpected-as-normel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=1245","title":{"rendered":"Treating the unexpected as normal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In project plans have you noticed the constant state of change? But of course you have!<\/p>\n<p>Made me wonder about that: the chip that is advertised at one speed and actually when tested runs either faster or slower: enough for a data sheet change. The product that has to be rapidly re-engineered due to a design issue: .and I am sure you can fill in the blank: <\/p>\n<p>That is why it is necessary to have regular review points in the project plan. Unless these are done you may find yourself in a fire-fighting mode as the designer that has been quietly trying to fix the issue suddenly shares the information about the problem and neatly lops 8: 12 weeks of your already critical project timeline.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>I learned the usefulness of project checklists from a couple of Japanese friends of mine as I worked with them for a period of 6 months at Hitachi. Yamaki-san would ask a question: if he got the right answer it was checked off. If he didn&#8217;t like the answer he put forward a question. If the question was answered to his satisfaction it was checked off: if not it was tabled for further discussion and negotiation. If the answer was &#8220;we&#8217;ll get back to you on that&#8221; the next question was &#8220;when&#8221; and he would duly note a reply required date on his checklist.<\/p>\n<p>One thing about this approach: you will be able to formulate plans and corrective actions on the fly and minimize project delays. The unexpected can easily be incorporated into the plan providing a detailed enough checklist and time line are in place from the project outset.<\/p>\n<p>Short blog today: I have as I said earlier in the week to go into hospital: on Tuesday actually, and so apologize for any lateness or missed blog deadlines: I have been trying to clear things up: :  and since it will be by the time you read this Friday morning, I would put to you that the best plan for the rest of the day is to book it as PTO and take off for the beach: have a great labor day weekend!!<\/p>\n<p>John Burke<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:john@RoHSUSA.com\">john@RoHSUSA.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"right\">\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In project plans have you noticed the constant state of change? But of course you have! 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