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For more information about Engineer-it see [[Engineer-it:About|About]] | For more information about Engineer-it see [[Engineer-it:About|About]] | ||
=== System planning | === System planning === | ||
We use the term ''system planning'' to represent the use of a range of [[Strategies for engineered outcomes|strategies]] for managing complex uncertainty. [[Critical thinking]] can be viewed as an overarching strategy that binds the other strategies together. | |||
Planning can be defined as the formulation and implementation of processes. The simple model of: | Planning can be defined as the formulation and implementation of processes. The simple model of: | ||
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prompts the observation that deep focus on the suitability of the inputs to processes and on the quality of the processes themselves is critical for achieving successful outcomes. When working with complex uncertainty, it is necessary to ensure that the processes used are the most appropriate in the context. In ''system planning'', such focus is applied to the overall process and to the sub-processes. | prompts the observation that deep focus on the suitability of the inputs to processes and on the quality of the processes themselves is critical for achieving successful outcomes. When working with complex uncertainty, it is necessary to ensure that the processes used are the most appropriate in the context. In ''system planning'', such focus is applied to the overall process and to the sub-processes. | ||
A main feature of | A main feature of system planning is that the processes are adapted to the context and kept under constant review. | ||
System planning for structural design is discussed [[Structural design processes|here]]. The need for system planning for the electricity system is discussed [[Energy planning#System planning|here]]. | System planning for structural design is discussed [[Structural design processes|here]]. The need for system planning for the electricity system is discussed [[Energy planning#System planning|here]]. | ||
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System planning is needed for: | System planning is needed for: | ||
* developing government policy, | * developing government policy, for [[Energy planning|energy,]] reducing inequality, waste disposal, etc. | ||
* engineering projects of all kinds: infrastructure, aircraft, microchips, etc. | * engineering projects of all kinds: infrastructure, aircraft, microchips, etc. | ||
* business enterprises | * business enterprises |