This awardee put his own technical work aside to become interim director of the Haystack Observatory during a period of uncertainty and budgetary challenge. He managed to keep the program running with limited funds and secured $22 million in new funds from federal agencies. And he did it all without thought of reward or recognition. Indeed, he removed his name as a candidate for the permanent directorship to allow a younger person to take over, providing long-term stability. He next took on t...| hr.mit.edu
Team effectiveness is enhanced by a team's commitment to reflection and on-going evaluation. In addition to evaluating accomplishments in terms of meeting specific goals, for teams to be high-performing it is essential for them to understand their development as a team. Most of us are familiar with the concept of "the terrible twos" in early childhood; understanding that developmental stage makes it easier to accept the constant stream of "No No No No" that we might hear from a two-year old.| hr.mit.edu