IPPD & IPT Flashcards
Goals may be …
product, process, and team performance related
The performance of the IPT is based on…
…a solid Team Foundation, Team Principles, Team Processes and Team Dynamics
Define IPPD
Integrated Product & Process Development
Three types of IPTs
Overarching IPT
Working - level IPT
Program - level IPT
Purpose of Overarching IPT
Focus on strategic guidance, program assessment, and issue resolution.
Purpose of Working - level IPT
Identify and resolve program issues, determine program status, and seek opportunities for acquisition reform.
Purpose of Program - level IPT
Focus on program execution and may include representatives from both government and industry after contract award.
Effective IPTs are also based on…
diligent membership selection
The strength of the IPT is …
directly related to the members’ overall backgrounds
Eight steps for assembling effective IPTs include:
Identify the Need for an IPT, Organize/Staff the Team, Form the Team, Establish Team Direction, Develop a Plan of Action, Execute, Control, and Close-out
Four types of IPT decision making techniques
Unanimous
Unilateral
Majority
Consensus
Performance of the IPT is based on …
a solid Team Foundation, Team Principles, Team Processes and Team Dynamics
Stages of team development
Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning (or Transforming)
Define metric
A composite of meaningful, quantifiable product or process attributes that communicates important information about the product or process (DoD IPPD Handbook).
Three categories of metrics
Progress metrics
Product metrics
Process metrics
Factors considered in choosing IPT members include:
experience, knowledge, and the ability to work with others
Two general types of issue papers:
information papers and decision papers
Understand that when using metrics to assess performance, you must:
- Identify the purpose of the metric
- Define what will be measured
- Baseline the metric
- Initiate process improvement activities as needed
The 5 motivational theories are
McClelland’s Three-Factor Herzberg Two-Factor Reinforcement Expectancy X and Y
A document that describes the key aspects of why the team is established, what is expected of it, and what authority and responsibility it holds
A Charter
