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What is affecting company's tangible results? Some reasons... a) Lack of mission's clarity: employees may not fully know the mission & how their individual roles contribute to the mission of the company. b) Misalignment of values: employees may have personal values that conflict with the company's mission or culture, as they grow in their positions. c) Communication breakdown: poor communication from top-to-bottom can result in misinformation, hindering (b) the alignment efforts by the company. d) Inconsistent leadership: when inconsistent leadership behaviors or actions "contradict the company's stated mission" this affects (a), (b) & (c). When leaders fail to embody the organization's values in actions, employees will become disillusioned & more likely to disassociate. This is not good for the company's overall performance. Here is an insightful article about this subject: "NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration vows to battle 'organizational silence' as problems arise amid Artemis delays" https://lnkd.in/efhVN4ai

Summer read for aspiring NASA engineers, a book by NASA’s Chief Engineer for Aeronautics at NASA HQ The Way of the Chief Engineer by Steven Hirshorn appears to provide the perfect balance of leadership tips while offering a behind-the-scenes understanding of NASA. Download it for free here: https://lnkd.in/eQ4dRVfR "NASA sets the bar high for its Chief Engineers, and Three Sigma Leadership explains those expectations in straightforward terminology. Each chapter provides familiar surroundings for engineers and speaks in their language, but also lays out the higher standard of leadership skills necessary to perform the job of a Chief Engineer."

Today, I received my certificate of completion from the MCA academy at NASA L’SPACE! 🚀 Grateful to my team members, Jasmine Wu, Joel Bhattarai, Giovanna Camacho, Vincent Dang, Andrea Zabala, Harvey Yang, and Luis Rodriguez for their expertise and collaboration! I also want to thank NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration for this incredible opportunity. NASA’s project life cycle involves a multitude of stages - from A to F. My team and I were responsible for simulating the first two phases, A and B. Our team’s mission was to analyze water-ice samples inside of permanently shadowed regions (PSR) on The Moon, with a budget of 250 million dollars. Our team compiled a total of four papers, in the following order. The Mission Concept Review (MCR): - 35 pages - The MCR outlines the initial mission proposal, detailing its objectives, goals, and preliminary concepts. It sets the foundation for mission feasibility and explores the high-level approach, resources, and potential risks. The System Requirements Review (SRR): - 60 pages - The SRR defines the technical and operational requirements necessary for mission success. It ensures all system specifications are aligned with mission objectives and identifies the functional needs across all components. The Mission Definition Review (MDR): - 75 pages - The MDR elaborates on the mission concept with a refined definition of goals, expected outcomes, and systems architecture. It serves to clarify the overall mission framework, timeline, and any potential constraints. The Preliminary Design Review (PDR): - 240 pages - The PDR provides a comprehensive evaluation of the preliminary design of the mission. It assesses the technical solutions, system architectures, and interfaces, ensuring they meet the established requirements and are feasible within the given constraints. Overall, my experience with the NASA L'SPACE Program was very valuable. I worked with a cross-functional team of extremely knowledgeable individuals in their respective fields and learned how to navigate a challenging, dynamic work environment. All of this while solving interesting problems along the way. This experience has broadened my technical skills, collaborative skills and prepared me for future challenges in any dynamic and interdisciplinary work environment. I’m grateful for the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally through this program.

Proud Moment Observed! This project dates back to February 2020 as Covid-19 caused quarantines in the U.S. and the world over. West Virginia University welcomed me and my boss to discuss partnership potential that ultimately led towards collaboration…demonstrating operational safety/ superior performance amid modular Fuel Cells for clean power generation. Xueyan Song graciously introduced Graduate Students under her direction spanning Materials Science, while guiding our tour of the Department, noting the facilities & equipment when examining FC Stacks for 2nd use. Hence, improving sustainability/underscoring circular economy that she already envisioned as a critical element for electrochemical power’s continued expansion. It was through WVU, we met NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration & National Energy Technology Laboratory -who also does incredible work with FCs. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) allocated $30M for the continued advancement of Fuel Cells after Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) sent a working group of industry professionals including myself to discuss the significance such FCs and Electrolyzer Technologies represent for the desired energy transition already underway. After the decision to award - an RFP followed for a number of projects to demonstrate a concentrated contribution amid Modular Solid Oxide Fuel Cells 5-25kW. Hence, my outreach to industry colleagues SolydEra Group formerly SOLIDpower. They had already experienced success via the Microsoft “Stark Data Center” and its partners like McKinstry & Cummins Inc. for the engineering construct and backup power potential as DataCenter uptime is absolutely paramount for this Critical Infrastructure. Additionally, Jack Brouwer & Team had installed/ran early generation modular units at UC Irvine. Likewise, Brookhaven National Laboratory had tested said technology demonstrating operational safety & efficiencies while blending Hydrogen for a utility National Grid sponsored demonstration. Thus, I had seen the technology vetted properly due to millions of hours of operation without failure via projects in Australia 🇦🇺 & across Western Europe 🇪🇺. We then reached out to Sol-Ark for hybrid inverters that underscore the integrated solution FCs are when paired with Solar, Batteries, CHP & EV charging stations. There was even EM&V to check and recheck engineering modeling to ensure form meets function Whitney G. Colella, Ph.D., M.B.A. Thus, many facets to this success story in addition to WVU & the dear host NASA’s Independent Verification & Validation building named in honor of the late Katherine Johnson. Befitting for me, as an Energy Professional of color ensuring Diversity, Equity & Inclusion contributed towards the foundation of a newfound clean energy infrastructure in a State known for its Coal. So extending a congrats to ALL who worked so diligently to make this concept of on-site clean/reliable critical power a reality. Well Done!

Great salespeople learn problems before ever talking about their solutions. This report lays out 7 key challenges faced by the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration... 🚀 Challenge 1: Returning Humans to the Moon 🚀 Challenge 2: Improving Management of Major Programs and Projects 🚀 Challenge 3: Sustaining a Human Presence in Low Earth Orbit 🚀 Challenge 4: Maturing Information Technology Management and Security 🚀 Challenge 5: Improving Oversight and Management of Contracts, Grants, and Cooperative Agreements 🚀 Challenge 6: Attracting & Retaining a Highly Skilled & Diverse Workforce 🚀 Challenge 7: Addressing NASA's Outdated Infrastructure and Facilities These issues are long-standing, difficult challenges central to NASA’s core missions and likely will remain top challenges for years to come. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 Each challenge begins with "Why This is a Challenge" then recaps "Progress in Addressing the Challenge" and finally ends with "Work Remaining to Address Challenge". Take the time to read these challenges before you ever suggest you want to support the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA wants to buy from those they know care, and when you've taken the time to understand their challenges, you show NASA you care. ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 14,254 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 28,035 other people do.

It was such an honor to contribute to The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's #NASA committee report "NASA at a Crossroads: Maintaining Workforce, Infrastructure, and Technology Preeminence in the Coming Decades." 🚀 The report discusses the critical facilities and emerging #technologies necessary to fulfill NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's mission, as well as the #workforce skills and #organizational structure required to perform and support the work of the mission directorates, both now and in the future. Check it out! 📑 https://lnkd.in/ewF-xn4q

🌟 Embracing Unity of Vision: A Lesson from NASA 🚀 There's a powerful story from NASA's early days that resonates deeply with me today. Legend has it that when a NASA janitor was asked what he was doing, he replied, "I'm sending a man to the moon." This simple yet profound statement encapsulates the essence of unity in vision that permeates great organizations. At NASA, from the engineers designing rockets to the janitors sweeping the floors, everyone understood and embraced the overarching goal of landing a man on the moon. Each person saw themselves as a crucial part of a larger mission, contributing their skills and dedication towards a shared objective. This story holds a mirror to today's dynamic organizations. In today's world of rapid change and complexity, maintaining unity of vision is more critical than ever. Organizations that succeed are those where every team member, from top management to frontline staff, understands the strategic direction and feels empowered to contribute towards it. Unity of vision fosters alignment, collaboration, and a sense of purpose among employees. It breaks down silos, enhances communication, and drives collective effort towards achieving ambitious goals. Just as every NASA employee, regardless of role, saw themselves as contributing to the moon landing, modern organizations thrive when each individual sees their role in advancing the organization's mission. As leaders and team members, let's remember the lesson from NASA's janitor. Let's strive to foster and maintain a clear, compelling vision that unites us all. By aligning our efforts towards a common purpose, we can achieve extraordinary results and propel our organizations towards new heights. #UnityOfVision #Teamwork #Leadership #OrganizationalSuccess #Inspiration

Watch the CNN four part series “Space Shuttle Columbia- The Final Flight.” Many individual and organizational culture lessons to be learned from this fateful mission. We have all heard, safety is not just a poster. Chief Shuttle Structural Engineer sent an email stating “remember the NASA safety posters everywhere around site stating ‘If it’s not safe, say so?’ Yes it is that serious!” He did not send as he was afraid of his bosses and losing his job. So many lessons to be learned; psychological safety, normalization of deviance, mission vs vision pressures, and much more. Would make a great leadership course. Interested?

On this anniversary of the Challenger flight & every anniversary, I find myself reflecting on the Challenger Educator award, a recognition that remains one of my proudest professional achievements. Much like Christa McAuliffe, who believed fervently in the transformative power of education and the exploration of our world through the lens of technology, I share a profound commitment to fostering learning through the wonders of flight. In the pursuit of understanding our universe, education becomes the catalyst for growth and enlightenment. Christa McAuliffe's legacy serves as a reminder that educators play a pivotal role in inspiring the next generation to explore, question, and reach new heights. The Challenger Educator award symbolizes not only individual achievement but also the collective dedication to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of what we know. Education, coupled with the omnipresence of technology in all aspects of our lives, creates a powerful synergy. Through the lens of flight, we comprehend the interconnectedness of our world and the limitless possibilities that technology offers. The pursuit of knowledge becomes a journey that transcends boundaries, making our seemingly vast world "smaller" as we delve deeper into the realms of understanding. As we commemorate the Challenger flight and honor those who lost their lives in the pursuit of knowledge, let us reaffirm our commitment to the "why we reach." The Challenger Educator award serves as a beacon, guiding educators to inspire curiosity, foster innovation, and instill a sense of wonder in their students. In this way, we pay homage to the legacy of Christa McAuliffe and all those who continue to shape the future through the transformative power of education and technology. #stem #technology #aviation #aerospace #universe #allthingsflight #flight Challenger Learning Center-St. Louis NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration FIRST ISTE AIAA AOPA United States Air Force United States Space Force

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