ME 234 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Critical Path Method, Lifelong Learning
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Design (synthesis: infinite solutions with infinite interpretations, a subjective endeavor, the iterative process of finding a solution for a problem . Needs evaluations, corrections, modifications, feedback, and implementations. Cost and time always need to be considered. Creative solutions must: fulfill the needs of the customer, be better than the average solution, is uniquely appropriate for the problem. Final solutions should be creative, practical, useful, and safe . Inventors: finds a new way of doing something no one else has thought of, primarily benefits himself. Innovators: changes a process or idea others have used, benefits everyone. Both add to the value of society, raise the standard of life, and generate new wealth . Team building: 4 styles of team members: Challenger: team conscience, challenges decisions, takes risks: 6 key factors in building an effective team: Clarification of the roles: assigned roles must be clear to all. Agreed-upon goals: everyone should buy-in to the goals of the team.
