Course Description
Team Membership (APPEL-TM)
Audience
This course is designed for NASA’s new engineers / fresh-outs.
Goal
This two-day workshop provides information on team dynamics, processes, roles / responsibilities, and other practical information for working effectively within a team environment. You will learn the strategies of how to be an effective member of a team and have opportunities to put these strategies into practice.
When asked what participants learned that would be most beneficial to their work, they said…
"How to listen effectively…How to work with other people…How to/methods for managing conflicts."
—MSFC, 2007
Learning Methods
This course combines lectures and discussions to present the key concepts and proven practices on team dynamics, with individual and small-group learning exercises. Additionally, you will put this knowledge to work by participating in role-playing activities and other practical and stimulating learning experiences.
Specific Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the importance of teamwork and participating in team activities at NASA.
- Define and describe different roles and responsibilities of team members on a project team and how they impact team performance.
- Identify and practice the characteristics of a superior NASA project team.
- Use an understanding of group dynamics to be an effective NASA team member.
- Apply team processes including brainstorming, problem solving methods, and conflict resolution approaches within or among teams.
- Appreciate being open to changing viewpoints to achieve team success.
