How Well to Know Failure Mechanisms
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the underlying mechanisms of failure, and how they impact our analysis and understanding of reliability.
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SOR 708 How Well to Know Failure Mechanisms
SOR 707 Is There a Better Way than RPN?
Is There a Better Way than RPN?
Abstract
Carl and Fred take on the subject of Risk Priority Number, also called RPN, when used in FMEA. Is RPN a good way to prioritize risk in an FMEA, or is there a better way?
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Facilitation Skill #3: Asking Probing Questions
FMEA facilitators can generate deep discussion and stimulate creative ideas by asking probing questions.
“A good question is never answered. It is not a bolt to be tightened into place but a seed to be planted and to bear more seed toward the hope of greening the landscape of idea.” – John Ciardi
The Oxford English dictionary defines “probe” as “seek to uncover information about something.” [Read more…]
SOR 697 Reliability and Poor Project Management
Implementing Reliability Programs
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the challenges associated with implementing reliability programs.
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SOR 696 Interpreting Test Results
Facilitation Skill #2: Controlling Discussion
Facilitation Skill # 2 – Controlling Discussion
“It was impossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.” – Yogi Berra
Based on actual surveys of FMEA team leaders, the most common concern is how to control discussion during team meetings. This article will provide insight into this critical facilitation skill, and is a companion to the previous article in this series: Facilitation Skill #1: – Encouraging Participation.
SOR 687 Creativity and Engineering
Creativity and Engineering
Abstract
Carl and Fred discuss the broad subject of creativity, and how it applies to engineering activities, including reliability engineering.
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SOR 686 Short Term Thinking
Short Term Thinking
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the problem with short-term thinking; and the benefits of long-term thinking in the field of reliability engineering and management.
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Facilitation Skill # 1 – Encouraging Participation
Facilitation Skill # 1 – Encouraging Participation
“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away.” Henry David Thoreau
One of the most important skills in facilitating team meetings is to be able to encourage balanced participation by all team members.
SOR 681 Selecting the Right Recommendations
Selecting the Right Recommendations
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing methods for selecting reliability recommendations, following the process used to develop effective reliability plans.
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SOR 680 Pareto was Right
Pareto was Right
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the subject of prioritizing tasks, both in life, and in the field of reliability engineering.
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Facilitating FMEAs
“Team leadership is the secret that makes common people achieve uncommon results.” – Ifeanyi Onuoha
One of the key factors for successful application of FMEAs is skillful facilitation of FMEA teams. The skills needed for excellent facilitation are different from the skills needed to be a good FMEA team member. [Read more…]
SOR 674 Safety and Reliability
Safety and Reliability
Abstract
Carl and Fred discussing the tools of safety and reliability engineering, and how these tools overlap.
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SOR 673 Safety – Binary or Variable
Safety – Binary or Variable
Abstract
Carl and Fred discuss the subject of safety. Specifically whether an item or device can be considered safe or not safe (binary), or whether there are degrees of safety (variable).
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SOR 666 Giving and Receiving Feedback
Giving and Receiving Feedback
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Carl and Fred discussing the topic of giving and receiving feedback, and how it supports professional development.
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