Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Heilmeier's Catechism

 A set of questions credited to Heilmeier that anyone proposiing a research project or product development effort should be able to answer

  • What are you trying to do? Articulate your objectives using absolutely no JARGON
  • How is done today? And what are the limits of current practice?
  • What is new in your approach and why do you think it will be successful?
  • Who cares?
  • If you are successful, what difference will it make?
  • What are the risks and the payoffs?
  • How much will it cost?
  • How long will it take?
  • What are the midterm and final "exams" to check for success?

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