Crafting Innovation with Heilmeier Catechism at DARPA
Explore the strategic approach of the Heilmeier Catechism as used by DARPA to evaluate proposed research programs effectively. Delve into the critical questions posed by George H. Heilmeier to shape innovation and mitigate risks, ultimately driving significant rewards within the agency.
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Proposals Don Figer, RIT Center for Detectors March 26, 2019
Heilmeier Catechism DARPA operates on the principle that generating big rewards requires taking big risks. But how does the Agency determine what risks are worth taking? 3
Heilmeier Catechism George H. Heilmeier, a former DARPA director (1975- 1977), crafted a set of questions known as the "Heilmeier Catechism" to help Agency officials think through and evaluate proposed research programs. 4
Heilmeier Catechism What are you trying to do? Articulate your objectives using absolutely no jargon. 5
Heilmeier Catechism How is it done today, and what are the limits of current practice? 6
Heilmeier Catechism What is new in your approach and why do you think it will be successful? 7
Heilmeier Catechism Who cares? If you are successful, what difference will it make? 8
Heilmeier Catechism What are the risks? 9
Heilmeier Catechism How much will it cost? 10
Heilmeier Catechism How long will it take? 11
Heilmeier Catechism How long will it take? 12
Find DARPA operates on the principle that generating big rewards requires taking big risks. But how does the Agency determine what risks are worth taking? 14
Find George H. Heilmeier, a former DARPA director (1975- 1977), crafted a set of questions known as the "Heilmeier Catechism" to help Agency officials think through and evaluate proposed research programs. 15
Find What are you trying to do? Articulate your objectives using absolutely no jargon. 16
Find How is it done today, and what are the limits of current practice? 17
Find What is new in your approach and why do you think it will be successful? 18
Find Who cares? If you are successful, what difference will it make? 19
Find What are the risks? 20
Find How much will it cost? 21
Find How long will it take? 22
Find What are the mid-term and final exams to check for success? 23
