Value Methodology Certification
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Value Specialist, Leading or Facilitating
Is it really unclear? It may be unclear as to which role the value specialist should play during a value study. There are many different activities and interactions that take place throughout the VM Job Plan. Where should the value specialist lead and where should he or she facilitate? While there is no definitive answer…
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FAST Diagram as Defined in SAVE International®
What is FAST Diagram? A graphical representation of the dependent relationships of functions within a project, product, or process. The components of a FAST diagram consist of the scope lines; the labeled “How,” “Why,” “When,” and “Subject Scope” arrows; the classified functions, including basic functions, required secondary functions, secondary functions, unwanted secondary functions, higher-order functions,…
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Leader vs. Facilitator in Value Engineering
Value studies requires different ways of communications. So, the person who is responsible on executing such crucial role has a great importance in SAVE International® certification. Obviously, in thinking about the communication styles of a value specialist, it is useful to divide it into two distinct roles: leader and facilitator. SAVE International® defined Value Methodology…