How it works

VE follows a structured thought process to evaluate options.

Gather information

  • What is being done now?
    Who is doing it?
    What could it do?
    What must it not do?

Measure

  • How will the alternatives be measured?
    What are the alternate ways of meeting requirements?
    What else can perform the desired function?

Analyze

  • What must be done?
    What does it cost?

Generate

  • What else will do the job?

Evaluate

  • Which Ideas are the best?

Develop

  • Develop and expand ideas
    What are the impacts?
    What is the cost?
    What is the performance?

Persuade

  • Present ideas
    Sell alternatives
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