LibGuides: Operational Problem Solving & Problem Curation : Essentials

Websites

Acquisition Talk Blog Provide high quality content on the management, technology, and political-economy of defense acquisition.
Forward Defense Forward Defense, housed within the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, generates ideas and connects stakeholders in the defense ecosystem to promote an enduring military advantage for the United States, its allies, and partners. Our work identifies the defense strategies, capabilities, and resources the United States needs to deter and, if necessary, prevail in future conflict.
Harvard Business Review Topic: Decision Making and Problem Solving Harvard Business Review Topic.
IndustryWeek IndustryWeek is the only media brand dedicated to championing the people and companies that are making the U.S. manufacturing sector a global leader. We are the essential information source for the decision-makers and disruptors driving manufacturing’s latest transformation, the 4th Industrial Revolution, with a core focus on how companies develop and deploy talent and technology to achieve transformational leadership practices, revolutionary business models, state-of-the-art production systems, and next-generation products made possible by the convergence of maturing technologies.
LeanCommunity Dive into a Library, Events, and Resources for Professionals interested in Lean Management, Technology and Business.
LinkedIn Learning *Not available to contractors. LinkedIn Learning is an online training provider (on-demand and self-paced) with over 6,000+ comprehensive courses and over 20,000 learning videos on software, technology, creative and professional development topics. With an account, each user receives unlimited access to all existing courses and any new content. Many of these courses align to commercial certifications (PMP, HRCM, ect) and allow you to get continuing learning credits. All courses are taught in high-definition video using the latest in instructional technology.
O' Reilly Topic: Lean Lean is a management philosophy and approach that originated from the Toyota Production System. It aims to increase efficiency in production processes by eliminating waste and optimizing the entire system. Lean principles focus on waste reduction, quality improvement, fast delivery, team empowerment, and overall optimization. Applying Lean to software development can result in shorter lead times, higher quality deliverables, and reduced budget impact.
O'Reilly Topic: Operations Operations in the context of business refers to the management of processes used to deliver products and services. It involves creating and running effective systems that consistently deliver value to customers. Operations management includes capacity management, setting and maintaining standards, inventory management, scheduling, and controlling operations. The goal is to implement and improve processes over time to ensure the success of the business.
O'Reilly Topic: Problem Solving Books, articles, videos, courses, and more about problem solving.
O'Reilly Topic: Software Architecture Similar to a house blueprint, software systems require architecture to ensure their success. Software architecture involves making deliberate decisions and designing the system's structure. Software architecture includes the system's building blocks, relationships, and technology stack. It is crucial for building scalable, reliable, and maintainable software systems.
Operational Problem Solving Blog- Thinking Demensions Thinking Dimensions is a global network of expert resources using KandF critical thinking tools to ensure individual, teams and companies are a step ahead. Here is their blog,
Problem Solving Guide by Lien Ying Chow Library Generate effective and efficient solutions to solve problems and capitalise on new opportunities.
Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security The Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security works to develop sustainable, nonpartisan strategies to address the most important security challenges facing the United States and its allies and partners.
Six Sigma Six Sigma is a methodology used to improve business processes by utilizing statistical analysis rather than guesswork. Processes are improved by controlling variation and understanding the intricacies within them. This results in more predictable and profitable business processes as it provides a clear path and tools to find the underlying causes of mistakes and create reliable long-term improvements.
Steve Blank Blog The blog of Steve Blank.

Consultants

BMNT BMNT is a global innovation company for governments & their partners. We transform how governments deliver new capabilities at speed and at scale.
iObeya: Defense-Aerospace iObeya simplifies the management of critical processes by combining real-time visualization, enhanced collaboration and standardization of operations.
Kepner-Tregoe: Aersospace & Defense For over 60 years, Kepner-Tregoe has empowered thousands of companies to solve millions of problems. If we can save millions for a manufacturer, restore IT service for a stock exchange, and help Apollo 13 get back from space, we can help your business achieve success.
Problem Solving Institute The Problem Solving Institute is a leadership consulting firm specializing in human-centered problem solving skills development.
Thinking Dimensions We assist business managers and operations leaders to resolve problems, determine solutions and implement corrective actions, ensuring stable operations.

Education

Common Mission CMP's work directly aligns with national priorities to restore America's scientific and technological leadership. Like the efforts laid out in the White House’s call for renewed innovation infrastructure, CMP builds institutional capacity and accelerates solution delivery by operationalizing collaboration across government, academia, and industry. We are modernizing the national security R&D model to meet today’s urgency with execution and scale. CMP brings that legacy into the 21st century by turning classrooms into launchpads, universities into innovation labs, and national interest innovation into a national standard.
Hacking for Defense Hacking for Defense is a university course sponsored by the Department of Defense that teaches students to work with the Defense and Intelligence Communities to rapidly address the nation’s emerging threats and security challenges. It is a program powered by BMNT, Inc. and the Common Mission Project.
MIT Management Executive Education MIT Sloan Executive Education’s non-degree executive courses are led by MIT Sloan faculty and provide a targeted and flexible means to futureproof your business and your career. Fueled by cutting-edge research and aided by the latest technology, our offerings include 90+ in-person and online courses offered throughout the year, as well as custom programs for organizations, and Executive Certificates.
Operations Research Department at Naval Postgraduate School The mission of the Operations Research Department is to provide premier graduate education in military operations research and to produce high-quality, objective, academically rigorous research and professional advice in support of military- and security-related operations.
What is Operations Research?: IFORS Operational research (OR) encompasses the development and the application of a wide range of problem-solving methods and techniques applied in the pursuit of improved decision-making and efficiency, such as mathematical optimization, simulation, queueing theory and other stochastic models. The OR methods and techniques involve the construction of mathematical models that aim at describing a problem.

Books

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The Root Cause: Rethink Your Approach to Solving Stubborn Enterprise-Wide Problems by Hans Norden In this groundbreaking guide, change-management consultant Hans Norden challenges you to rethink your approach to solving stubborn enterprise-wide problems by demonstrating that real solutions are in fact readily available. Rather than prescribing HOW to solve a dysfunctional system’s countless symptoms, he describes WHY systemic problems occur and keep manifesting in one form or another. Once you understand the principles that explain and predict the outcome of your decision-making process, you will forge ahead with purpose and confidence, feeling empowered to solve stubborn systemic problems with authentic and lasting solutions.
Call Number: Digital Copy Available from O'Reilly Learning (formerly Safari)

ISBN: 9781264274604

Publication Date: 2022-04-01
Spreadsheet Problem Solving and Programming for Engineers and Scientists by David E. Clough; Steven C. Chapra This book provides a targeted and comprehensive resource essential to a full understanding of modern spreadsheet skills needed for engineering and scientific computations. Building on the authors' decades of experience teaching spreadsheets and programming, it is the ideal companion for all engineering courses and professional self-study.
Call Number: Digital Copy Available from O'Reilly Learning (formerly Safari)

ISBN: 9781032420530

Publication Date: 2023-10-19

Professional Associations

American Management Association The American Management Association (AMA) has been at the forefront of redefining how business professionals think and work for more than 100 years, providing unparalleled development solutions that empower professionals to tackle business challenges with confidence and achieve exceptional performance.
American Society for Engineering Management The American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) is a global professional society dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the engineering and technical management profession. ASEM provides a foundation for anyone wanting to engage with or become knowledgeable about the field of Engineering Management.
American Society for Engineering Management The American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) is a global professional society dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the engineering and technical management profession. ASEM provides a foundation for anyone wanting to engage with or become knowledgeable about the field of Engineering Management.
American Society for Quality (ASQ) The global leader in quality management, the American Society for Quality (ASQ) is advancing excellence through quality. Transcending industries, ASQ’s established quality processes and continuous improvement resources help individuals, Fortune 500s and family-owned organizations worldwide to drive process improvement, ensure quality, and advance reliability and sustainability in an ever-evolving marketplace.
Association of European Operational Research Societies EURO is the 'Association of European Operational Research Societies'. The objectives of EURO aim to promote Operational Research within Europe.
Engineering Management Institute Management and people skills training for engineers by engineers.
Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) INFORMS is the largest professional association for the decision and data sciences.
The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) is the global association of productivity and efficiency professionals specializing in industrial engineering, healthcare, ergonomics and other related professions. IISE is where these varied fields come together to advance the engineering profession through networking, training, and knowledge sharing.
International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS) The International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS) is a 60-year old organization which is currently composed of over 50 national societies.
The Lean Enterprise Institute The Lean Enterprise Institute conducts research and shares practical information that advances lean thinking and practice.

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