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