Author: Bob Melvin
Engineering managers are constrained by knowledge gaps created by complex customer interests, multiple ways to solve problems, and emerging technologies that impact 21st century markets. In “Knowledge Based Product Development”, Bob Melvin describes from start to finish how he practices a relatively recent convergence of techniques known as lean (from Toyota design practices), agile (from software engineering), and visual management. Written in the first person, He offers a breadth and depth of detail that every engineering manager can benchmark. You will find yourself reading and listing actions to improve your product design individuals, tools and practices. Bob’s visuals help you show your colleagues ways to adapt to fully vetted, common sense practices. Jim Jacobs, The Savvy Consortium
I found this to be a joy to read and I highly recommend it. I find it less so of a direct instruction manual but more of a guide on a way of thinking and how to best accumulate a repository of working knowledge and how to use this in your own process.