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1
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Goals may be …

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product, process, and team performance related

2
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The performance of the IPT is based on…

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…a solid Team Foundation, Team Principles, Team Processes and Team Dynamics

3
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Define IPPD

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Integrated Product & Process Development

4
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Three types of IPTs

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Overarching IPT
Working - level IPT
Program - level IPT

5
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Purpose of Overarching IPT

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Focus on strategic guidance, program assessment, and issue resolution.

6
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Purpose of Working - level IPT

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Identify and resolve program issues, determine program status, and seek opportunities for acquisition reform.

7
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Purpose of Program - level IPT

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Focus on program execution and may include representatives from both government and industry after contract award.

8
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Effective IPTs are also based on…

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diligent membership selection

9
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The strength of the IPT is …

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directly related to the members’ overall backgrounds

10
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Eight steps for assembling effective IPTs include:

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Identify the Need for an IPT, Organize/Staff the Team, Form the Team, Establish Team Direction, Develop a Plan of Action, Execute, Control, and Close-out

11
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Four types of IPT decision making techniques

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Unanimous
Unilateral
Majority
Consensus

12
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Performance of the IPT is based on …

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a solid Team Foundation, Team Principles, Team Processes and Team Dynamics

13
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Stages of team development

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Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning (or Transforming)

14
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Define metric

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A composite of meaningful, quantifiable product or process attributes that communicates important information about the product or process (DoD IPPD Handbook).

15
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Three categories of metrics

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Progress metrics
Product metrics
Process metrics

16
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Factors considered in choosing IPT members include:

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experience, knowledge, and the ability to work with others

17
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Two general types of issue papers:

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information papers and decision papers

18
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Understand that when using metrics to assess performance, you must:

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  • Identify the purpose of the metric
  • Define what will be measured
  • Baseline the metric
  • Initiate process improvement activities as needed
19
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The 5 motivational theories are

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McClelland’s Three-Factor
Herzberg Two-Factor
Reinforcement
Expectancy
X and Y
20
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A document that describes the key aspects of why the team is established, what is expected of it, and what authority and responsibility it holds

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A Charter