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More than my share of it all – Skunk Works I

More than my share of it all – Skunk Works I. Kelly Johnson With Maggie Smith. More than my share of it all. 1. SW mgr “total” authority & report to very top executive 2. Strong small SPOs…ind & gov 3. SW…10% size of typical org 4. Simple drawing release system

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More than my share of it all – Skunk Works I

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  1. More than my share of it all – Skunk Works I Kelly Johnson With Maggie Smith

  2. More than my share of it all • 1. SW mgr “total” authority & report to very top executive • 2. Strong small SPOs…ind & gov • 3. SW…10% size of typical org • 4. Simple drawing release system • 5. Minimum reports, but important work must be recorded

  3. More than my share of it all • 6. Monthly cost reviews of past and predicted future • 7. Use commercial bid process • 8. Push inspection down and do not repeat inspections • 9. Vehicles must be flight tested • 10. Agree on specs prior to contracting

  4. More than my share of it all • 11. Timely funding from gov • 12. Trust and close cooperation • 13. Very limited access by outsiders • 14. Pay based upon performance and not how many supervised

  5. More than my share of it all • Notes

  6. SKUNK WORKS II Ben Rich & Leo Janos

  7. Drawing the Right Conclusions • 1. Need for SW inversely proportional to funding. • 2. Trend is to more oversite. • 3. Specific Objectives…the heart of the SW. • 4. Team Mustang…30% less. • 5. Off the shelf components.

  8. Drawing the Right Conclusions • 6a. Why build a Rolls-Royce? • 6b. Final 10% costs 40%. • 7. Components…throw away. • 8. “No-handed” parts. • 9. Affordability greater than Technology. • 10. Leader-follower Stinks.

  9. Drawing the Right Conclusions • 11. Tremendous value of prototypes. • 12. Concurrency. • 13. Stick with reliable suppliers. • 14. Potential cost reduction is security. • 15. No substitute for astute management.

  10. Drawing the Right Conclusions • 16. Talented people, top pay, motivation, work environment, responsible for quality. • 17. Encouraged to work imaginatively, improvise, unconventional, trust, and cooperation. • 18. Strong leader/highly motivatedemployees.

  11. Drawing the Right Conclusions • A. What can you do NOW to improve your performance? • B. What can your company do NOW to improve productivity? • C. What can you do NOW for future gains? • D. What can your company do NOW for future gains?

  12. Drawing the Right Conclusions • Notes

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