Design Co-ordination

Question 1

Why are system design challenges “wicked” problems?

Answer 1

• The problem definition seems vague or keeps changing.
• The proposed solution creates a new, related problem.
• There are lots of meetings on the project but not much progress.
• There are lots of “cooks” in the kitchen.
• The number of stakeholders keeps increasing.
• Your career is at stake.
• You can’t easily see the solution at the outset.
• There are multiple solutions, but no consensus and no convergence.
• The constraints on the solution keep changing.
• There are lots of political or “organisational” issues.
• The decision was already made, but it is not being followed.

Question 2

Name the 3 components of design co-ordination.

Answer 2

1. Design Co-ordination Framework.
2. Virtual Integration Platform.
3. Process Optimisation.