6. Mistakes to avoid

It would be illusory to try to capitalize and formalize your entire know-how heritage in large-scale initiatives. It's better to start with a few focused perimeters, and continue on an ongoing basis through capillary action.

For example, you could start by capitalizing on a calculation method for a component section, if this corresponds to a "critical" operational need. As you formalize your knowledge of this component, you can identify other interfacing components, systems, functions and associated technologies. The establishment of these latter elements can then form the basis of subsequent capitalization actions, to be prioritized according to needs...