Software systems engineering: a journey to contemporary agile and beyond, do people matter?

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Software systems engineering: a journey to contemporary agile and beyond, do people matter?

It is fascinating to view the evolution of software systems engineering over the decades. At the first glance, it could be perceived that the various approaches and processes are different. Are they indeed different? This paper will briefly discuss such a journey relating to findings from an empirical study in some organisations in the UK. Some of the issues described in the literature and by practitioners are common across different software system engineering approaches over the time. It can be argued that human-element of software development plays an integral part in the success of software systems development endeavour. After all, software engineering is a human-centric craft. In order to understand such issues, we crossed the discipline to other disciplines in order to adapt theories and principles that will help to better understand and tackle such matter. Other disciplines have well established human related theories and principles that can be useful. From Japanese management philosophies, we have adapted Lean and knowledge management theories. From psychology, we have adapted Emotional Intelligence (EI). With such an interdisciplinary view, some of the issues can be addressed adequately. Which bring the question: is it really the process or the people? The second author will reflect on his experience attending the first SQM conference 25 years ago. The reflection will discuss the evolution of software systems engineering, and what was changed since then, if at all changed

COVID-19-Related Extension Policy and Process for Research Students

This policy document covers the principles and processes for extensions of time and funding where research students have significant interruptions to their research studies due to the COVID-19 situation. It should be read prior to filling out the RDC3c form

COVID-19-Related Extension Policy and Process for Research Students

This policy document covers the principles and processes for extensions of time and funding where research students have significant interruptions to their research studies due to the COVID-19 situation. It should be read prior to filling out the RDC3c form

Case study scenarios for Covid-19 related extensions

Scenarios for guidance when completing a Covid-19 related extension request. Some of these scenarios are from the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science, COVID-19 Related Studentship Extension Request Form, with the inclusion of scenarios arising from the GCU Covid-19 related Disruption survey responses

Researchers FAQs Part 3

FAQs covering well-being resources, the Common Good Support Fund and office access for essential matter

Case study scenarios for Covid-19 related extensions

Scenarios for guidance when completing a Covid-19 related extension request. Some of these scenarios are from the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science, COVID-19 Related Studentship Extension Request Form, with the inclusion of scenarios arising from the GCU Covid-19 related Disruption survey responses

COVID-19-Related Extension Policy and Process for Research Students

This policy document covers the principles and processes for extensions of time and funding where research students have significant interruptions to their research studies due to the COVID-19 situation. It should be read prior to filling out the RDC3c form

Guidelines for RDC3c

The guidelines include: • Purpose of the RDC3c form • What is required from the student and supervisor • When should the RDC3c be submitted? • How much extension time should you ask for? • A copy of the RDC3c online questions • A flow chart of the approval proces