1. University of Southern California Center for Systems and Software Engineering Next Generation Estimation Methods and Management Metrics: Working Group Issues and Procedures Jo Ann Lane October 27, 2008

2. University of Southern California Center for Systems and Software Engineering Candidate Estimation and Measurement Challenges for Next-Generation Processes Emergent requirements –Example: Virtual global collaboration support systems –Need to manage early concurrent engineering Rapid change –In competitive threats, technology, organizations, environment Net-centric systems of systems –Incomplete visibility and control of elements Model-driven, service-oriented, Brownfield systems –New phenomenology, counting rules Always-on, never-fail systems –Need to balance agility and discipline

3. University of Southern California Center for Systems and Software Engineering Candidate Estimation and Measurement Challenges (continued) DoD acquisition changes Competitive prototyping Hardware, software and systems engineering integration Human factors, software and systems engineering integration Complex systems

4. University of Southern California Center for Systems and Software Engineering Process changes (new activities, less/more emphasis on traditional activities, etc.) that impact current estimation methods Historical data Engineering judgment Parametric models –Size drivers –Cost factors Shifts in key work products/boundary objects used to communicate between teams and integrate engineering specialties What is most important to measure/monitor for program success in next generation processes Candidate Estimation and Measurement Challenges (continued)

5. University of Southern California Center for Systems and Software Engineering Workshop Format WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 1:10 – 1:40Identify top priority areas for ICM 1:40 – 3:00Identify desired outputs for each focus area 3:00 – 3:30Break 3:30 – 5:00Work in groups to develop estimation method and management metrics for each focus area THURSDAY MORNING 8:00 – 9:30 Integrate group outputs for outbriefs