teaming presentation
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Class Nov 2: Agenda“ We're building this plane as we fly it!”
Background on engr101 Objectives of the course Breaking from the traditional engr. framework Grades and expectations Teaming
Engineering DisciplinesAerospace Engineering
What happens to fluid as it travels through a hose? What is the best way to mount a centrifuge to a barrel so it is
structurally sound? What is the best way to design a fuel tank to withstand the
forces it will experience? Would mounting the filtering system to the top of the car harm
the aerodynamic performance?
Engineering DisciplinesElectrical and Computer Engineering
How do you control a motor/heater/solenoid with a
microcontroller? What kind of alternator is needed to provide power to all the
electrical components added to the car? What is the best way to automate the filtering process? What is a diode? Capacitor? Relay?
Engineering DisciplinesIndustrial and Manufacturing Engineering
What sorts of tooling would be required to make a hose-in-
hose system? If someone were to mass reproduce the LED display
systems we designed, what would be the best way to make
them as quickly, cheaply, and quality as possible? We have a set amount of time to complete this project. What
would be the best way to split up the tasks? What milestones
need to be completed by when? What could be done to make the user-experience of driving
the car as easy and ergonomic as possible?
Engineering DisciplinesMechanical Engineering
What type of pump set-up would be needed to deliver the
right head and flow rate to the centrifuge? What material would be ideal to make a fuel tank out of? What is the best type of filtering medium to remove large
particulates from the WVO? What type of valve set-up would most effectively drain the
bottom of a barrel of oil? How might different fuels change the power output of the
engine?
Teaming: AgendaConcept and presentation borrowed liberally from Matthew Ohland of Purdue University
1. Why are we here?
2. What is a team?
3. Importance of teams in engineering
4. Setting expectations
5. Understanding Team Dynamics
6. Effective Team Meetings
7. Assignments
Why are we here? pt. 11. Teaming is an objective of the class
2. We have teams but goals have been task-oriented
3. Is team process efficient and productive?
4. Without a good process and good dynamics, tasks are difficult
Why are we here? pt. 21. Think:
What are the biggest challenges you face with your team? What do you hope to get out of this class?
2. Discuss with partner (of different team)
3. Discuss as group
Why are we here? pt. 31. What are the biggest challenges you face with your team?
2. What do you hope to get out of this class?
What is a team?A team is:
a small group of people
with complementary skills
committed to a common purpose as well as
sharing performance goals and an approach
for which they hold themselves
Mutually accountable.
Engineering is teamsProfessional Success: individuals working alone are usually ineffective in solving current complex engineering problems. Instead, well-trained interdisciplinary teams can address complex problems more productively.
Industry Work Environment: Boeing, Cessna, Lockheed, GE,
Intel, Motorola, Xerox, Ford, GM, AT&T all publicly state their
commitment to a team-based environment
ABET Criterion: Graduates must demonstrate “an ability to
function on multidisciplinary teams”
Effective TeamsInterdependence: team members count on each other
Goal Specification: team shares common goals by which to
measure its success
Cohesiveness: motivation to work in team. Task-cohesion is
more important than social cohesion.
Role and Norms: a team's internal operating procedures ensure
all contribute
Communication: effective interpersonal communication is vital
to team functioning
Common Problems We don't seem to be very organized
One of my teammates never participates Nobody comes to our meetings prepared We seem to lose track of time and/or we get off task Most of my teammates just want to rush to accomplishment
Code of CooperationDefines your team norms—
operating rules, expected behavior, rewards, sanctions modified as needed written and shared, so expectations are clear No “unwritten rules”, which can lead to miscommunication
Expectations Pt. 1What are the expectations you have for your team? What would you like to see in a Code of Cooperation?
Think: Operating Rules, Expected Behavior? Number of meetings? Time outside of class? Agenda? What is accomplished
Organization Physical work
Discuss with a partner
Expectations Pt. 2Code of Cooperation
Class Discussion
Team Skills Participation
Effort Interacting with teammates Keeping the team on track Expecting quality Having task-related knowledge / skills / abilities
Team Lifecycle pt. 1 Forming – tentative, polite, but exciting and full of possibility
Storming – criticism, conflict, poor attendance; hostility,
polarization, coalition forming
Norming – agreement on procedures, role definition, revise
Code of Cooperation, more “we”
Performing – decision making, problem solving, mutual
cooperation, task orientation
Adjourning – sad goodbyes, leaving a legacy
Team Lifecycle pt. 2
14Team Chartering
Conflict Vs. EffectivenessConflict Vs. Effectiveness
Conflict
Effectiveness
Time
Forming Storming Norming Performing
Courtesy of Dr. Matthew Ohland
RolesRole structure helps organize the team
Roles for our teams Captain
NOT the boss! Encourager / gatekeeper
Project Manager: Meeting Coordinator, Timekeeper Recorder Critical Evaluator a.k.a. “Devil’s Advocate”
Start-Stop-Cont. Pt. 1Practices your team should START
Example: email agenda one week before meetings
Practices to STOP Example: arriving late to meetings
Practices to CONTINUE Example: associating meetings with social events
Start-Stop-Cont. Pt. 2What should your team start? Stop? Continue?
Think
Discuss with a partner
Start-Stop-Cont. Pt. 3What should your team start? Stop? Continue?
Discuss as class
Effective Meetings:
Use agendas Use issue bins Use action lists Value diversity
Solving Team Probs. IWe don’t seem to be very organized”
Use an agenda to structure time Make sure you have a time keeper Use an issue bin to avoid distraction
“One of my teammates never participates” The encourager should be proactive Impose consequences indicated in Code of Cooperation or
amend to address this issue Let me know
Solving Team Probs. II“No one comes ready to work”
Use an agenda and assign responsibilities. Impose consequences indicated in Code of Cooperation or
modify Code to address this. Seek help from me if problem persists.
“We lose track of time /get off of task” Make sure you have a time keeper Use an agenda and allocate time to activities.
Solving Team Probs. III“My teammates want to rush to finish”
Assume the role of Critical Evaluator Employ open communication to discuss individual and team
goals
Assignments:November 4: Catme team assessment software
Visit site and look at example
November 9: Code of Cooperation, Agenda & Minutes Look at example post
November 16 (or 18): EH? AE? (pushed back 1 week)
November 24: Car is Completed
Please, no more late assignments
Agenda, minutes