Systems Perspective Outcomes from Aerospace Failure Investigations

Complexity;Systems Thinking;Systems Perspectives;Aerospace;Collaboration;Failure Case Studies

Tools exist for managing complexity in large aerospace systems where unpredicted behaviors occur. Through studies of failure investigations, recommendations coalesce on using a systems perspective to increase communication and reduce risk. A consistent outcome of these investigations is the suggestion to include as many value-added perspectives as possible. Preventing failure is managed by improving collaboration within and among teams, which is an effective way to reveal systems perspectives.