Systems Thinking: Problem-Solving Tools and Techniques
This course will teach the student how to properly approach System of Systems (SoS) challenges and assess the entire network of systems interacting together through applied system of systems thinking.
David Gunther
- Instructor
Offered by
Offered by
Description
System engineers often optimize individual systems with known stakeholders and requirements.
This course will teach the student how to properly approach System of Systems (SoS) challenges and assess the entire network of systems interacting together through applied system of systems thinking.
Students will engage in integrated case studies where a single system is initially introduced and system engineered.
An additional system is then incorporated for a SoS engineering view and students must assess the impacts and develop an approach to implement SoS thinking to a SoS program.
Topics Include
- SoS Challenges and Complexity
- System of Systems Thinking Approach
- Capabilities versus Requirements
- Operational Focused Thinking
- System of Systems Perspective
- System of Systems Thinking Tools/Implementation
- Engineering and Design Considerations
- Incorporating Individual Systems into a SoS Program
- Online
- Intakes: On Demand
Meet your Instructor
David W. Gunther is a Supervisory Senior Systems Engineer working in Program Executive Office, Command, Control and Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T), Sync Fielding, Integration Engineering.
As the Integration Engineering Division Chief, he is responsible for the development of a unit’s C4ISR network architecture, managing non-recurring engineering/safety testing efforts, conducting integration readiness reviews, developing multiple vehicle and equipment configurations, integration kit procurements and quantities, coordinating cost estimates, vehicle installations, IMS and the coordination with numerous platform and equipment PEOs and PMs, TCMs, FORSCOM, DA G3-5-7, G8 and TRADOC.
Mr. Gunther also has extensive experience in systems engineering, network architecture, system of systems design and development, acquisition, production, sustainment, and supply chain modeling.