1. Introduction to Advancement Degree of
Difficulty (AD2)
James W. Bilbro
JB Consulting International
Audience
This course is designed for technical professionals that have minimal experience in projects or systems
engineering.
Goal
This one and a half hour course provides an introduction into what is required to perform a systematic
assessment of the issues associated with developing immature technology to identify the “tall tent poles” in
cost, schedule and risk. The content provides an overview of concepts, tools, and techniques required to
successfully perform assessments on complex projects with the goal of maximizing the likelihood of
successful completion.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will have an overview of how to perform and AD2 assessment and how it relates to a
Technology Readiness Level Assessment. Through the AD2 assessment they will understand how to
identify the cost, schedule and risk associated with developing immature elements in order to lay out
technology development plans with the associated cost and schedule necessary to ensure successful
program/project insertion. Specific issues presented in the context of the case studies help participants gain
in-depth knowledge about real-life successes and failures.
Learning Methods
The course is a lecture with class interaction. Case studies are described that relate maturity to cost,
schedule and risk impacts in the development process of real-life projects.
Specific Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the rationale for performing AD2 assessments and the impact of not doing so
• Have a basic understanding of the AD2 process
• Have the knowledge of the existence of a suite of tools that will enable a standardized
assessment
Key Topics
• Advancement Degree of Difficulty Assessment process description
JB Consulting International
4017 Panorama Drive SE Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-534-6245 Fax : 866-235-8953 Mobile : 256-655-6273 E-mail: jbci@bellsouth.net
Website: www. jbconsultinginternational.com
2. • Advancement Degree of Difficulty Tools demonstration
Duration:
2 hr
Materials:
All presentation material including tools will be provided in electronic format by means of a link to
www.jbconsultinginternational.com
Facilities Required:
Lecture room with projector and screen.
Cost
$1,000 per session plus travel (airfare, rental car (or mileage for POV), lodging, meals and incidentals plus
actual travel time in route ($100 per hour
If presentation material and tools are desired in CD or DVD format then additional cost will incurred at the
rate of $5 per CD or DVD.
JB Consulting International
4017 Panorama Drive SE Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone: 256-534-6245 Fax : 866-235-8953 Mobile : 256-655-6273 E-mail: jbci@bellsouth.net
Website: www. jbconsultinginternational.com
