Communicating planning change activity using a matrix-based approach

Mark P. De Lessio; Edwin C.Y. Koh; David C. Wynn; P. John Clarkson

Communicating planning change activity using a matrix-based approach

Mark P. De Lessio^*, Edwin C.Y. Koh, David C. Wynn, P. John Clarkson

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Planning is an integral part of the complex product development system. While the value of using DSM as a valuable project tool has been widely discussed, few have proposed using DSM as a tool to assist in managing the planning activity itself. This paper proposes that such an approach could be used to communicate planning change requirements across individual teams involved with complex product development and design projects. Such a dynamic response to change also minimizes the role of plans as a creativity inhibitor suggested by some authors. Further development and use of this method in industry could help enhance communication between project actors enabling better planning activity synchronisation and consistently contributing to an overall improvement in project results.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 11th International DSM Conference
Pages	285-298
Number of pages	14
Publication status	Published - 2009
Externally published	Yes
Event	11th International Design Structure Matrix Conference, DSM'09 - Greenville, SC, United States Duration: 12 Oct 2009 → 13 Oct 2009

Conference

Conference	11th International Design Structure Matrix Conference, DSM'09
Country/Territory	United States
City	Greenville, SC
Period	12/10/09 → 13/10/09

Keywords

Change management
Communication
Plan-DSM
Planning

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