When Models and Metaphors are Dangerous

I just finished watching the documentary "All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace" by Adam Curtis. The entire series of three 1 hour shows is a real challenge. I say this because of the way Mr. Curtis makes such seemly tenuous connections between people and the flow of their ideas across modern history. His assertion is that these ideas together have forged our present day perception of reality. False perception is more like it.

SEs as Creative Leaders

Image from NY Times by Margaret Riegel

John Thomas has just begun his reign as the President of all of INCOSE at the IW2012. He's posted several Position Papers on Systems Engineering that are well worth the read.   I briefly talked to John after the CAB panel during the IW2012 and mentioned the concept that was put forth a few years back, "The MFA is the new MBA".  (This was in light of his remarks on SEs taking a greater role in leadership.)   I found an article from the NY Times and one from the Harvard Business Review that discuss this notion. However, the main point I wanted to highlight was the incredible need that organizations and businesses have for creative leaders. And SEs should answer this call. It's time for SEs to embrace their creativity and lead organizations to greater heights of technical glory.