Title Page -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- Dedication -- Words From Incose President -- Words from the Head of the Bernard M. Gordon Center for Systems Engineering, Technion -- Words from the President of the Israeli Association for Systems Engineering-Incose_IL -- Words from the Writers -- Preface -- Systems Engineering - A Discipline in the Making -- List of Interviewees (Alphabetical Order) -- Part I: Systems Engineering - A General Overview -- Chapter 1.1: The Origins, History, and Uniqueness of Systems Engineering -- 1.1.1 On The Essence of Systems Engineering -- 1.1.2 The Different Types of Systems Engineering -- Chapter 1.2: A Multidisciplinary, Systemic View -- 1.2.1 The Boundaries of a System -- 1.2.2 Systems of Systems -- 1.2.3 Managing the Human Factor -- 1.2.4 Traits Derived From an Interdisciplinary, Systemic View -- Chapter 1.3: The Systems Engineer as Manager and Leader -- 1.3.1 Systems Engineering and Technological Project Management -- Chapter 1.4: The Evolution of a Systems Engineer -- 1.4.1 The Main Paths of Development of Systems Engineers -- 1.4.2 The Evolution of Software Engineers Into Systems Engineers -- 1.4.3 The Training of Systems Engineers -- Chapter 1.5: Systems Engineering in Various Organizations -- 1.5.1 Who is a Systems Engineer? - A Question of Terminology -- Chapter 1.6: The Future of Systems Engineering -- Part II: A World of Complex Projects - then and Now -- Chapter 2.1: The IAI LAVI Project - The Dream and Downfall -- 2.1.1 The Feasibility Study -- 2.1.2 The Project -- 2.1.3 The End of the Project and Further Insights -- Chapter 2.2: The Iron Dome Project - Development Under Fire -- 2.2.1 Background and Preparations -- 2.2.2 The Management of the Project -- Part III: The Interviews -- Chapter 3.1: Developments in a Complex, Technological World - The Aviation and Space Industries.

3.1.1 "Structured, Multidisciplinary Methods of Resolving Lateral Problems" -- 3.1.2 "Planning Systems That Fit The Needs of Both Clients and Users" -- 3.1.3 "Seeing Beyond Technology - Understanding The Mission" -- 3.1.4 "Simplification Capabilities in a Complex Environment" -- 3.1.5 "Complex Mega-Systems That Cannot Be Supervised" -- Chapter 3.2: Developments in Industry and Commerce and in Complex Civilian Systems -- 3.2.1 "The Ability to Identify Bottlenecks and Eliminate Them" -- 3.2.2 "Well-Organized Work is Always Needed -- The Problem is People Don't Always Want to Make The Effort" -- 3.2.3 "Management-Oriented Systems Engineers Also See The Business Aspects" -- 3.2.4 "Optimization by the Top Ranks" -- Chapter 3.3: The Influence of the Accelerated Progress in the Computing World -- 3.3.1 "When a Critical Mass of Processes and Methods is Formed, A New Profession is Born" -- 3.3.2 "Looking at a Problem From Different Angles" -- 3.3.3 "Venturing Beyond The Core-Subjects to Study New Areas" -- 3.3.4 "The Abstract Level of Discussion is of Great Value" -- Chapter 3.4: Systems Engineering and Academia -- 3.4.1 "Applying Holistic Thinking" -- 3.4.2 "A Powerful Natural Curiosity and an Ability to Truly Like People" -- 3.4.3 "Expanding the Boundaries of the System" -- 3.4.4 "A Profession Meant to Serve the Needs of the Industry" -- Chapter 3.5: Systems Engineering in the World of Training and Consulting -- 3.5.1 "Combining Engineering and Management Skills" -- 3.5.2 "Model-Based Systems Engineering" -- 3.5.3 "The Main Requirement: Keeping Up With Schedules" -- Index -- End User License Agreement.