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4-D Systems Detailed Calendar (Charlie & Frank)

2011 4-D Detailed Calendar

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Is NASA Team Benchmarking Valid for Commercial Teams?

This is an important inquiry. Our 15-minute, on-line, Team Development Assessments (TDAs) benchmark team’s performance against a database of 300 (mostly)  NASA first team assessments. First, why do we only use 300 teams when we have more than twice that … Continue reading

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4-D Network Member Communication 2'9'2011

Big News on Multiple Fronts Out third “Learning Tool” is now operational! We urge all Network Members to use these. Access the tools from  the “Learning and Resources” tab at http://www.NASAteambuilding.com. Overview: We now have 4-D Network Members using Team … Continue reading

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The Leanest and Most Effective Team and Individual Development Processes in Existence

The Leanest and Most Effective Team and Individual Development Processes in Existence is a presentation I gave at the Training 2011 Conference yesterday – the slide notes should help you understand the slides. I selected the title because the claim, … Continue reading

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Eliminating Future Challenger Explosions

Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of the tragic explosion of Space Shuttle Challenger. As NASA’s Director, Astrophysics I was, of course, shocked to hear about the Challenger accident. I had a “Spartan-Halley” payload on Challenger and for a time worried … Continue reading

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Preparing for Your Coming Lifestyle Transition

Have you watched Chris Martenson’s Crash Course? I can summarize his perspective with this sentence. “The next 20 years are not going to look anything like the last 20 years.” Why should you care what I think about this? I … Continue reading

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Return on Investment From Our Processes

This is a model “lean” development program using our Team Development Assessments. Assume a 15-person team beginning in one of the three lowest quintiles. (Higher-ranking teams need less development.) Provide copies of How NASA Builds Teams for all ($400). Engage … Continue reading

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