August 31, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 8 Challenging work assignments are often touted as the best way to develop better leaders. However, researchers at the University of Michigan have found that too much challenge can undermine leadership development.
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August 31st, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 8 Academy Director Dr. Ed Hoffman presented “Complexity, Ambiguity, and Risk: The Gravity Probe B Launch Decision” at the EDEN Doctoral Seminar in Lille, France, on August 20, 2009.
September 29, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 9 When a master storyteller took on NASA as his subject, he found a multitude of talented individuals united by their passion for space exploration.
August 31, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 8 A crowd filled the Goddard Space Flight Center auditorium in late July to hear and share stories about the risks of organizational silence.
September 29, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 9 The response of frontline workers to operational failures and close calls is affected by the type of incident and the managers commitment to problem solving, according to a new study by Harvard Business School.
September 29, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 9 India is using its space program to address national needs such as education, health, resource management, and disaster management, making it a leader among developing nations in the use of space-based technologies for achieving development goals.
September 29, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 9 Ten centers. Four mission directorates. A host of mission support organizations.
September 29, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 9 The volume of complex project work is exploding around the world, and organizations are looking for new ways to accelerate professional development to meet their needs, according to Human Systems founder Dr. Terry Cooke-Davies.
September 29, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 9 The age of the medieval guilds may be long gone, but their legacy remains with us.