While reading an almost-recent issue of "Communications of the ACM," I
found a reference to Heilmeier's Catechism [1][2]; I think it's
appropriate to the discussion.
Heilmeier's Catechism
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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?
Adam
[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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