| CrossTalk: The Journal of Defense Software Engineering. Volume 19, Number 10 |
01-Oct-2006 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher Bohn; Crilly Jr; Butler; Albert V Davydov; Norman A Sanford; Kris A Bertness; Kevin B Englehart; Dawn MacIsaac; Paul Kimmerly; Mike McNair; David R Webb; John Reisner; SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER HILL AFB UT
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 | "The Science in Science Fiction's Artificial Men," by Dr. Dawn MacIsaac and Dr. Kevin B. Englehart -- This article describes the work and progress bioengineers are striving to accomplish in the study and production of electronically powered artificial limbs, noting that Luke Skywalker's functional artificial hand could be a near-future reality. "A Brighter Future from Gallium Nitride Nanowires," by Dr. Kris A. Bertness, Dr. Norman A. Sanford, and Dr. Albert ... |
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| Leadership, the Final Frontier: Lessons from the Captains of Star Trek |
01-Oct-2006 |
4 pages |
| Authors:
David R Webb; Paul Kimmerly; MARINE CORPS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ORGANIZATION KANSAS CITY MO
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| As the other articles in this issue of "CrossTalk" illustrate, the various Star Trek series affected more than their legions of devoted fans. The shows inspired technological developments and taught lessons in diversity and diplomacy. To do that, the shows need(ed) strong central characters that audiences can believe. Foremost among the characters were the five starship captains. Each of them had unique challenges, personalities, and approaches to managing their ships. ... |
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| CrossTalk: The Journal of Defense Software Engineering. Volume 19, Number 6 |
01-Jun-2006 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Capers Jones; Walt Lipke; Alan C Jost; Paul Kimmerly; Timothy K Perkins; Quentin W Fleming; Joel M Koppelman; Timothy G Olson; SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER HILL AFB UT
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| "Social and Technical Reasons for Software Project Failures," by Capers Jones -- Applying a careful program of risk analysis and risk abatement can lower the effects of the technical and social issues that handicap projects and lower the probability of major software disasters. "What We've Got Here Is...Failure to Communicate," by Alan C. Jost -- The failure to communicate is the root problem of more program failures than we allow ... |
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| Should your Projects' Leaders be on Springer? |
01-Jun-2006 |
3 pages |
| Authors:
Paul Kimmerly; MARINE CORPS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ORGANIZATION KANSAS CITY MO
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| This issue of CrossTalk focuses on software projects that fail. Process improvement programs can help a software program succeed. They can also help it fail. Process improvement programs face a number of challenges within an organization. These challenges can include fickle or uncaring sponsors, strange behavior, and process envy. Such dysfunctional behaviors reflect the personalities and culture of the organization. Any organization is a miniature version of society as a ... |
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| CrossTalk: The Journal of Defense Software Engineering. Volume 18, Number 6 |
01-Jun-2005 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Terry Bollinger; Kenneth L Alford; Paul Kimmerly; Lynn Sanderfer; Rich McCabe; Mike Polen; David Herron; David Garmus; Babak Makkinejad; SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER HILL AFB UT
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| "Handheld Computing," by Col. Kenneth L. Alford, Ph.D. -- This author outlines how personal digital assistants (PDAs) are used in the military, future uses, procurement considerations, developing PDA resource material, and more. "How to Secure Windows PCs and Laptops," by Terry Bollinger -- Here are seven defensive strategies to reduce the risk from hardcore spyware invading your home and small business systems. "How and Why to Use the Unified Modeling ... |
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| CrossTalk: The Journal of Defense Software Engineering. Volume 21, Number 8 |
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33 pages |
| Authors:
Watts S Humphrey; Alistair Cockburn; Gerald M Weinberg; Gary A Petersen; Jamie Hohman; Hossein Saiedian; Paul Kimmerly; Linda Ibrahim; SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER HILL AFB UT
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| CONTENTS: 1) The Process Revolution by Watts S. Humphrey: We have yet to build an acceptable foundation of proven and generally followed principles in the field of software engineering. To begin developing this foundation, we need a process revolution. 2) Good Old Advice by Dr. Alistair Cockburn: The best-known writers in the software field have been advocating the same four recommendations written in the Agile Manifesto for decades. While many ... |
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| Heroes: Carrying a Double-Edged Sword |
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4 pages |
| Authors:
Paul Kimmerly; MARINE CORPS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ORGANIZATION KANSAS CITY MO
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| Every organization has key performers that it depends on for its success. Organizations often cast them as heroes that ride in to save the day. These heroes play an important role in getting their organizations through difficult situations, getting products out the door, and keeping customers happy. However, reliance on heroes can create problems just as big as the ones the heroes help resolve. Organizations must recognize the double-edged sword ... |
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