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Quality during DesignPractice Makes Improvement in Subjective Probability EstimationsSend us a textDoes the phrase "Subjective Probability Estimation" make you feel uncomfortable? If you're a data-driven professional, you're likely wary of each of those terms on their own, let alone combining them into one thing. But we sometimes need to do it. And we can practice to get better at it. In this episode, we emphasize the importance of subjective probability estimations in decision-making, especially in situations where concrete data may be unavailable or impractical. We talk about:• Exploring the discomfort of subjective probability estimations • Utilizing Monte Ca...2025-02-2016 min
Quality during DesignSocial Dynamics within Engineering with Yakira Mirabito (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts)Send us a textDianna Deeney interviews Yakira Mirabito about social dynamics within engineering and how it affects decision making. The episode focuses on improving design reviews and making them more inclusive.Yakira explains how things like personalities and power dynamics can really affect decisions made by design teams. She gives advice to engineers on how to prepare for these reviews, such as how to give presentations effectively and encourage helpful feedback from team members. She also highlights useful tools, like the “Identity Wheel,” to help people understand each other's backgrounds and avoid biases when maki...2024-12-1244 min
Quality during DesignImproving communication and the workplace with Meagan Pollock (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts)Send us a textCommunication challenges in engineering? Dianna Deeney interviews Dr. Meagan Pollock about improving communication and the workplace. They explore how improving communication within cross-functional teams involves active listening, continuous learning, and adapting communication styles to create a more inclusive and productive environment.Meagan and Dianna talk about:Diversity Drives Better OutcomesHigh-Performing Teams Prioritize CommunicationCommunication Styles are Shaped by Diverse FactorsThe Role of AI in CommunicationContinuous Growth and ExpansionWhat can you do today?Visit Dr. Pollock's website (EngineerInclusion.com) to access free resources on communication...2024-10-3141 min
Quality during DesignEngineering Careers: A Panel Discussion with ‘Brilliant!’ and ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’'Send us a textEngineering is a field that constantly evolves, and staying ahead requires not only technical skills but also the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively. Join Steven Giako and Dianna Deeney in a panel discussion of central themes in the books Brilliant! Shuji Nakamura And the Revolution in Lighting Technology and How to Win Friends and Influence People.How do these two books relate with one another, and what lessons can be learned by combining and contrasting their messages? How can the story in Brilliant! relate to the advice...2024-09-1954 min
Quality during DesignFrom Solo to Collaboration: Lessons from Nobel Laureate Shuji Nakamura and Dale CarnegieSend us a textWhat could Shuji Nakamura, the Nobel Prize-winning engineer behind the blue LED, teach you about teamwork and career growth? Discover how transitioning from an independent researcher to a collaborative leader can elevate your professional journey. Join me, Dianna Deeney, as I share insights from a recent event co-hosted for the IEEE Philadelphia Professional Communication Society. We'll uncover valuable lessons from the books "Brilliant!" by Bob Johnstone and Dale Carnegie's classic "How to Win Friends and Influence People," both of which spotlight the transformative power of teamwork and communication.Learn...2024-05-3010 min
Quality during DesignBridging Triumph and Trial: A Panel Discussion about Engineering with 'To Engineer is Human' and 'The Wright Brothers'Send us a textAnne Meixner, Dr. Vaneeta Kaur Grover, and Dianna Deeney join in a panel discussion about engineering and STEM. They met for an engineering book review to discuss the ideas that came from the books themselves and to link literature about engineering to current-day challenges.Uncover the intricacies of engineering's past and present as we dissect To Engineer is Human and The Wright Brothers. Our collective expertise spans the gamut from semiconductor testing to biotechnology statistics, offering a rich tapestry of perspectives on these seminal works. This episode promises a journey through...2024-05-161h 06
Quality during DesignGetting Information for Product Design with Fred Schenkelberg (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts) - Part 2Send us a textDianna Deeney interviews Fred Schenkelberg about getting information for product design, focusing on reliability engineering in new products.This episode is part 2 of 2.This interview is part of our series, “A Chat with Cross Functional Experts". Our focus is speaking with people that are typically part of a cross-functional team within engineering projects. We discuss their viewpoints and perspectives regarding new products, the values they bring to new product development, and how they're involved and work with product design engineering teammates.About FredFred is...2024-04-0424 min
Quality during DesignGetting Information for Product Design with Fred Schenkelberg (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts) - Part 1Send us a textDianna Deeney interviews Fred Schenkelberg about getting information for product design, focusing on reliability engineering in new products.This episode is part 1 of 2.This interview is part of our series, “A Chat with Cross Functional Experts". Our focus is speaking with people that are typically part of a cross-functional team within engineering projects. We discuss their viewpoints and perspectives regarding new products, the values they bring to new product development, and how they're involved and work with product design engineering teammates.About FredFred is...2024-03-2134 minQuality during DesignWelcome Back! New, upcoming opportunities with FMEA and Quality during DesignSend us a textQuality during Design isn't just an add-on; it's a fundamental aspect that drives innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction!Welcome back from our brief hiatus!One of the highlights of this episode is the introduction of an upcoming FMEA course on Udemy, with The Manufacturing Academy. FMEA, or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, is a systematic method for evaluating our offerings to identify where and how they might fail and to assess the relative impact of different failures. Dianna's approach to FMEA is not only about adhering to traditional methods b...2024-02-0707 min
Quality during DesignTiming Reliability in Product Design, with Jeffrey Lewis (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts)Send us a textDianna Deeney interviews Jeffrey Lewis about new product development: how timing the right activities can lead to product success.This interview is part of our series, “A Chat with Cross Functional Experts". Our focus is speaking with people that are typically part of a cross-functional team within engineering projects. We discuss their viewpoints and perspectives regarding new products, the values they bring to new product development, and how they're involved and work with product design engineering teammates.About JeffreyJeff is a senior di...2023-10-2540 minQuality during DesignDriving Effective Conversations-Three Major Aspects to Consider for DfXSend us a textGain insights into working effectively with cross-functional teams, collecting invaluable design inputs without succumbing to the overwhelming flow of information. We'll discuss the magic behind the 'concept space', an efficient approach to dissect potential customer experiences, streamlining concept development at the start.What about after that high-level concept development, when we begin our engineering design?Early engineering diagrams can prove instrumental in evaluating modularity, layout, and interactions in product design with a team. Dianna guides us through part of a Quality During Design course lesson, shedding light...2023-10-1114 min
Quality during DesignSupply Chain Management during Design, with Kevin Bailey (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts)Send us a textDianna Deeney interviews Kevin Bailey, from Design 1st, about supply chain management during design: how product design engineers and product development leadership can be affected by and affect the supply chain for their products.This interview is part of our series, “A Chat with Cross Functional Experts". Our focus is speaking with people that are typically part of a cross-functional team within engineering projects. We discuss their viewpoints and perspectives regarding new products, the values they bring to new product development, and how they're involved and work with product de...2023-09-2748 min
Quality during DesignUnderstanding Cross-Functional CollaborationSend us a textAre you prepared to untap the potential of cross-functional collaboration in product design? On this episode of Quality during Design, we pull back the curtains on the dynamics of cross-functional teams in product design. Dianna Deeney, your host and seasoned quality professional, shares her insights on navigating the complex world of cross-functional teams, addressing common misconceptions, and maximizing brainstorming through structure. We’re about to take a deep dive into the power of diverse perspectives in shaping a holistic vision for a product. Hear about the concept of internal cu...2023-09-0613 min
Quality during DesignStreamlining Design: The Power of Urgency and ImportanceSend us a textEver felt overwhelmed with the mountain of data during the design process? Wondered how best to prioritize tasks to meet user needs? I'm Dianna Deeney, and this episode of the Quality During Design Podcast promises to guide you through the chaos. We delve deep into the concept of an urgent/important matrix, a simple two-way matrix that can help you align your design priorities based on the user. We get practical, applying this matrix to a real-world scenario - designing a bicycle stand. As we navigate through preliminary user data, we'll...2023-08-1613 min
Quality during DesignInformation Development in Design, with Scott Abel – Part 2 (A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts)Send us a textDianna Deeney interviews Scott Abel about why members of the technical documentation team should be brought into product design process earlier rather than later. And to encourage product design teams to incorporate the insights available from technical documentation professionals into their design decisions.This episode is Part 2 of our interview. Part 1 (published earlier) was a discussion involving information development management. This Part 2 focuses on technical communication in design.This interview is part of our series, “A Chat with Cross Functional Experts". Our focus is speaking with people that are ty...2023-08-0934 min