Heilmeier’s Catechism
I saw this go by on a mailing list I’m on today and thought it was worth saving here for future reference
Heilmeier’s Catechism - A set of questions credited to Heilmeier that anyone proposing 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 it done today, and what are the limits of current practice?
- What’s new in your approach and why do you think it will be successful?
- Who cares?
- If you’re 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?
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_H._Heilmeier
[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_H._Heilmeier#Heilmeier.27s_Catechism
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