Browsing USN Open Archive by Author "Kjørstad, Marianne"
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Co-Creative Problem Solving to Support Rapid Learning of Systems Knowledge Towards High-Tech Innovations: A Longitudinal Case Study
Kjørstad, Marianne; Muller, Gerrit; Falk, Kristin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)This article explores co-creative problem solving to support rapid learning of systems knowledge in the concept phase towards innovation. We introduce the term co-creative problem solving to describe the act of collective ... -
Early Validation of Stakeholder Needs by Applying Co‐creation Sessions
Guntveit, Malin; Kjørstad, Marianne; Sevaldson, Birger (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)This paper investigates the application of co-creation sessions as a method in the early phases of development projects. The target is to do an early validation of stakeholder needs prior to project start. Co-creation ... -
Early Validation of User Needs in Concept Development: A Case Study in an Innovation-Oriented Consultancy
Kjørstad, Marianne; Falk, Kristin; Muller, Gerrit; Pinto, José (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)An innovation consultancy applies human-centered methods to explore user needs in the early phase of concept development. This paper compares methods applied by the consultancy with theory from the body of knowledge within ... -
Eliciting Human Values by Applying Design Thinking Techniques in Systems Engineering
Sjøkvist, Nina Marie; Kjørstad, Marianne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of Design Thinking techniques for capturing and communicating human values in the early phase of Systems Engineering. To develop products, systems, or services that ... -
Exploration and early validation in Systems Engineering: A study on combining systems and design practices in systems development towards innovations in Norwegian high-tech industries
Kjørstad, Marianne (Doctoral dissertations at the University of South-Eastern Norway;121, Doctoral thesis, 2022)This thesis on exploration and early validation in Systems Engineering focuses on engineering practices towards high-tech innovations in the early systems development phase. It looks towards systems and design approaches ... -
Exploring a co-creative problem solving toolbox in the context of Norwegian high-tech industry
Kjørstad, Marianne; Falk, Kristin; Muller, Gerrit (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Norwegian high-tech industries face a rapidly changing market need. Staying ahead of competitors and developing significant innovative solutions are essential for business value. Systems engineering has proven to be an ... -
Inclusion of human values in the specification of systems: bridging design and systems engineering
Pinto, José; Falk, Kristin; Kjørstad, Marianne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)This paper investigates a method for ensuring that systems engineers generate requirements related to human values. It looks at the work of a project team that designs and develops complex systems in a company recognized ... -
An Interactive Tool for Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing of Customer Needs in the Conceptual Phase
Vanebo, Roselie Beate; Kjørstad, Marianne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)This paper aims to research how the use of an interactive tool can facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing and enhance the understanding of customer needs in conceptual phase at a global shipbuilding company. An effective ... -
Systems Thinking for Early Validation of User Needs in the Front End of Innovation; a Case Study in an Offshore SoS
Kjørstad, Marianne; Mansouri, Mo; Muller, Gerrit; Kjenner, Svein (Chapter, 2019)This paper focuses on applying Systems Thinking for early validation of user needs in the front end of innovation for extending an offshore SoS with renewable energy. A high degree of uncertainty and ambiguity characterizes ... -
The Level of Automation in Emergency Quick Disconnect Decision Making
Imset, Marius; Falk, Kristin; Kjørstad, Marianne; Nazir, Salman (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)As a key measure for safety and environmental protection during offshore well operations, drill rigs are equipped with Emergency Quick Disconnect (EQD) systems. However, an EQD operation is in itself considered a risky ...