Technology Teams Chapter 2 - Part 1

The Value of Teamwork A team is a group of people who work together toward a common goal. A team is a group of people who work together toward a common goal. Team members fall into three categories: contributors, encouragers, and team leaders. Team members fall into three categories: contributors, encouragers, and team leaders. Engineering is using knowledge of science, mathematics, technology and communication to solve technology problems. Engineering is using knowledge of science, mathematics, technology and communication to solve technology problems. Design is the process of creating things by planning. Design is the process of creating things by planning.

Designing a Product Criteria are the standards that a product must meet in order to be accepted. Criteria are the standards that a product must meet in order to be accepted. Constraints are restrictions on a product. Constraints are restrictions on a product. Optimization is producing the most effective and functional product or process while meeting all the criteria and constraints. Optimization is producing the most effective and functional product or process while meeting all the criteria and constraints.

Quality Control Quality control ensures that the finished product, service, or system meets the criteria and constraints. Quality control ensures that the finished product, service, or system meets the criteria and constraints.

Management Management is the process of planning, organizing, and controlling work. Management is the process of planning, organizing, and controlling work.

Quick Review Q – What is a team? Q – What is a team? A – A team is a group of people who work together toward a common goal. A – A team is a group of people who work together toward a common goal. Q – What are the three categories of team members? Q – What are the three categories of team members? A – contributors, encouragers, team leaders A – contributors, encouragers, team leaders Q – What is engineering? Q – What is engineering? A – Engineering is using knowledge of science, mathematics, technology, and communication to solve technology problems. A – Engineering is using knowledge of science, mathematics, technology, and communication to solve technology problems.

Quick Review Q – What is design? Q – What is design? A – Design is the process of creating things by planning. A – Design is the process of creating things by planning. Q – What is criteria? Q – What is criteria? A – Criteria are the standards that a product must meet in order to be accepted. A – Criteria are the standards that a product must meet in order to be accepted. Q – What are constraints? Q – What are constraints? A – Constraints are restrictions on a product. A – Constraints are restrictions on a product.

Quick Review Q – What is optimization? Q – What is optimization? A – Optimization is producing the most effective and functional product or process while meeting all the criteria and constraints. A – Optimization is producing the most effective and functional product or process while meeting all the criteria and constraints. Q – What is quality control? Q – What is quality control? A – Quality control ensures that the finished product, service, or system meets all the criteria and constraints. A – Quality control ensures that the finished product, service, or system meets all the criteria and constraints. Q – What is management? Q – What is management? A – Management is the process of planning, organizing, and controlling work. A – Management is the process of planning, organizing, and controlling work.

Activity Power Tower Power Tower Problem: Problem: –To build the tallest freestanding tower Criteria: Criteria: –Tower can not be taped to floor/table etc. –Tower must stand for at least one minute. Constraints: Constraints: –Use only the materials and supplies provided –Must work in groups of three –5 minutes to brainstorm ideas –10 minutes to build tower

Technology Teams Chapter 2 – Part 2

Teamwork Skills Setting Goals Setting Goals Solving Problems Solving Problems Building Consensus Building Consensus Resolving Conflict Resolving Conflict

Setting Goals Be specific. Be specific. Make the goal measurable. Make the goal measurable. Be sure the goal supports any larger goals. Be sure the goal supports any larger goals. Be realistic about the time required to meet the goal. Be realistic about the time required to meet the goal. Be sure the goal can be ACHIEVED Be sure the goal can be ACHIEVED

Solving Problems Almost all technological goals can be stated as problems. Almost all technological goals can be stated as problems. One method of problem solving is trial and error. One method of problem solving is trial and error. Successful problem solving usually involves the design process steps. Successful problem solving usually involves the design process steps.

Solving Problems Stating the problem Stating the problem Collecting information Collecting information Developing possible solutions Developing possible solutions Selecting and implementing the best solution Selecting and implementing the best solution Evaluating the results Evaluating the results

Building Consensus When numbers of people are involved, building consensus (agreement) can be difficult. When numbers of people are involved, building consensus (agreement) can be difficult. Decisions must be made for progress to continue. Decisions must be made for progress to continue.

Building Consensus The team leader can decide. The team leader can decide. The team leader with the most knowledge about the issue can decide. The team leader with the most knowledge about the issue can decide. A vote can be taken and the majority allowed to rule. A vote can be taken and the majority allowed to rule. All team member’s opinions can be heard, and an agreement arrived at by most of the people directly involved. All team member’s opinions can be heard, and an agreement arrived at by most of the people directly involved.

Resolving Conflict Conflict interferes with work and may keep the team from reaching its goal. Conflict interferes with work and may keep the team from reaching its goal. Conflict can be avoided if team members treat one another with respect. Conflict can be avoided if team members treat one another with respect.

Resolving Conflict Describe the problem in a respectful way. Describe the problem in a respectful way. Suggest a possible solution that will be beneficial and satisfactory to all. Suggest a possible solution that will be beneficial and satisfactory to all. Evaluate suggestions and explain which things can be agreed on and which are not acceptable. Evaluate suggestions and explain which things can be agreed on and which are not acceptable. Attempt a compromise. Attempt a compromise. Find a new solution. Find a new solution.

Quick Review Q – What is a consensus? Q – What is a consensus? An agreement among all team members. An agreement among all team members. Q – How can most conflicts be avoided? Q – How can most conflicts be avoided? A – Team members treating each other with respect. A – Team members treating each other with respect.

Employability Skills Personal Qualities Personal Qualities Thinking Skills Thinking Skills Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal Skills Work Ethic Work Ethic

Personal Qualities Personal skills have to do with a person’s character and personality. Personal skills have to do with a person’s character and personality. –Positive attitude –Ethics –Responsibility –Initiative –Willingness to learn –Commitment to quality –Personal appearance

Thinking Skills Knowing how to learn Knowing how to learn Ability to reason Ability to reason Ability to set goals Ability to set goals Ability to solve problems Ability to solve problems Creativity Creativity

Interpersonal Skills Interpersonal skills are skills needed when interacting with other people. Interpersonal skills are skills needed when interacting with other people. –Communication skills –Respect for others –Teaching others

Work Ethic People with a good work ethic believe that with hard work they will get ahead. People with a good work ethic believe that with hard work they will get ahead. –Responsibility –Initiative –Commitment to the job

Education and Training General education General education –Thinking and processing information –Ability to communicate –The more you know the more you can do Career training Career training –Occupational training centers –Technical schools –Community colleges –Four year colleges

Choosing a Career Self-Assessment Self-Assessment –Interests –Abilities –Values Investigating Careers Investigating Careers –Research –Counselor –Volunteering –Job Shadowing

Entrepreneurship An entrepreneur is someone who starts a business. An entrepreneur is someone who starts a business. –Creative and able to think critically to solve problems –Willing to take risks –Creative, ambitious, and hardworking Free enterprise Free enterprise –Individuals or businesses may buy, sell, and set prices for goods and services.

Quick Review Q – What are the four employability skills? Q – What are the four employability skills? A – Personal Qualities, Thinking Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Work Ethic A – Personal Qualities, Thinking Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Work Ethic Q – What are the two forms of education and training? Q – What are the two forms of education and training? A – General education and Career Training A – General education and Career Training

Quick Review Q – What are the three areas of Self- Assessment? Q – What are the three areas of Self- Assessment? A – Interests, Abilities, Values A – Interests, Abilities, Values Q – How can you investigate careers? Q – How can you investigate careers? A – Research, counselor, volunteering, job shadowing A – Research, counselor, volunteering, job shadowing

Quick Review Q – What is an entrepreneur? Q – What is an entrepreneur? A – An entrepreneur is someone who starts a business. A – An entrepreneur is someone who starts a business.