Showing papers on "Technical performance measure published in 2005"
27 Dec 2005
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide information on implementing technical measurement on a project, including measures of effectiveness (MOEs), key performance parameters (KPPs), measures of performance (MOPs), and technical performance measures (TPMs).
Abstract: : This guide provides information on implementing technical measurement on a project. Technical measurement includes Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs), Key Performance Parameters (KPPs), Measures of Performance (MOPs), and/or Technical Performance Measures (TPMs). The following are short definitions of these terms. They are further defined in the Section 3 of this guide. MOEs are operational measures of success that are closely related to the achievement of mission or operational objectives; i.e., they provide insight into the accomplishment of the mission needs independent of the chosen solution MOPs characterize the physical or functional attributes relating to the system operation; i.e., they provide insight into the performance of the specific system TPMs measure attributes of a system element within the system to determine how well the system or system element is satisfying specified requirements KPPs are a critical subset of the performance parameters representing the most critical capabilities and characteristics.
34 citations
10 Jul 2005
TL;DR: In this paper, the kinds of knowledge required for professional and technical communicators who wish to pursue technical alternatives rather than careers in management are outlined, and career paths for technical and professional communicators that allow them to continue developing their technical expertise without taking the management track are discussed.
Abstract: At least within some organizations, it is possible to create career paths for technical and professional communicators that allow them to continue developing their technical expertise without taking the management track. This paper outlines the kinds of knowledge required for professional and technical communicators who wish to pursue technical alternatives rather than careers in management.
3 citations
10 Jul 2005
TL;DR: In this article, the authors outline the technical nature of technical communication, examine the characteristics of an existing technical excellence program as an example of a nonmanagement career path, and briefly discuss how one might build technical expertise, which might result in being a potential candidate for a technical excellence career path.
Abstract: All companies provide promotion opportunities to talented employees demonstrating management skills. However, for those not desiring to pursue a management track, yet desiring increasing responsibilities technically, the opportunities to progress may seem limited. Although technical communicators already bring technical skills to the table, increasing domain expertise in a technical area outside of communication (e.g., engineering, programming) may provide continued challenges for one's career. As an example, technical communicators may look to engineering programs for technical fellows as examples of how a nonmanagement career path with domain expertise may provide advancement. This paper (1) outlines the technical nature of technical communication, (2) discusses the technical nature of technical communication, (3) examines the characteristics of an existing technical excellence program as an example of a nonmanagement career path, and (4) briefly discusses how one might build technical expertise, which might result in being a potential candidate for a technical excellence career path.