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Communication is a significant issue for companies, and especially for HR. According to the observations of the Process Communication Model (PCM), a communication tool developed by NASA, our communication is negative 80% of the time. Thanks to 🧞♀️Axel Øreste from Abscons Consulting, who taught us more about this subject during one of our webinars—the recording is in the comments section! Here are the elements to foster optimal communication within your team:

The newest book in the NASA History Series is here: be sure to check out A Wartime Necessity: The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) and Other National Aeronautical Research Organizations’ Efforts at Innovation During World War II, edited by Alex M Spencer. World War II represented a turning point for government-industry cooperation and the role of applied research and development. While many NACA accomplishments during the war are well known, its history has received only limited attention from a handful of scholars. Each chapter of A Wartime Necessity has been writ­ten by a recognized authority in their field and the volume covers a broad range of topics associated with aeronautical research and development during the war. International contexts are of particular note in this publication, which includes chapters devoted to Japan and the Soviet Union. In each of the case studies we see how research and technology were critical to the war effort, how unique contexts shaped what was possible, and how institutions were adapting to a drastically changing world. Download the e-book: https://lnkd.in/enheyUPe

After much speculation the #federalreserve has confirmed a 50-basis point reduction in #interestrates. Learn how the #financialmarkets responded last week to the announcement and #economic events in the upcoming week. This week's newsletter prepared by Adam Glassman #investmentfund | #finance | #financialliteracy | #college | Finance@PCOB-University of New Haven | #treasury | University of New Haven | FedEx | #fedreserve | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration | #valueinvesting | #dividends

https://lnkd.in/eyBxnhK6 When you think of NASA, you probably picture space shuttles and moon launches -- that's the glamorous stuff. But the innovation happening at NASA is underpinned by a group of dedicated accountants and professionals who are crucial to the organization's mission. Today's guest, Herb Baker, is one of those people. Prepare for leadership lessons that are literally out of this world: -- You have to trust your team — especially when the stakes are the highest -- Sometimes the best thing a leader can do is get out of the way — doing just that saved the Apollo 13 astronauts -- Why "failure is not an option" makes great movie dialogue, but doesn't always play in real life To learn more about Herb, please visit www.herbbaker.space. Keep your eye out for his memoir, From Apollo to Artemis: Stories From My 50 Years with NASA, which is set to be published at year's end.

This is a great news for All users of high-resolution #Satellite data for #EarthSystem studies & applications, from both Planet & NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration   Communities & and well beyond internationally, because #PublicPrivatePartnerships are recognised globally as a key way forward to accelerate and make sure more & more #EarthObservation enter our every day life powering a #GreenEconomy that protects and cares for #PeopleandPlanet. Are you keen to know more on how public purchases of data can be done in a #WinWinWin scenarios for both companies, public entities, and society? Then please consult these important documents prepared by the latest #CGMS on the « CGMS best practices on relationship with the private sector on commercial data purchases » (endorsed by CGMS-52 plenary, in June 2024) 👉 https://lnkd.in/ePu426Xj The World Meteorological Organization is keen to support data sharing as the quality of #WeatherForecasting & #EnvironmentalMonitoring are both crucially related to the amount of data available for #Modelling & #Verification. The #WMO strong support is via dedicated infrastructure & service coordination so that data can become accessible to largest amount of users and in an interoperable manner under the #WIS2 platform in observance to the #WMO #UnifiedDataPolicy 👉 https://lnkd.in/esZSdfAh Shared with Planet GHGSAT Carbon Mapper MethaneSAT Environmental Defense Fund CEOS (Committee on Earth Observation Satellites) #CGMS European Space Agency - ESA  EUMETSAT NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency  ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization INPE EUSPA - EU Agency for the Space Programme #EW4All #GBON #G3W

It's been more than 50 years since humans set foot on the Moon. That could soon change: NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Artemis II mission, scheduled for 2025, will send astronauts around it, with future missions planned to actually land on the surface. Why has it taken so long? This story digs into the many factors at play: funding for NASA is dramatically lower than it used to be, making annual budget for the missions tighter; safety standards have improved, meaning engineers must work harder to simulate possible scenarios and perform more tests; technologies have become more complex, making manufacturing and design more difficult; and we’re no longer in a Cold War-fueled space race, so there is less urgency. All told, it’s a combination of factors that have dramatically slowed NASA down. And, as the article points out, other public and government infrastructure projects around the U.S., from refurbishing subways to the construction of aircraft carriers, face many of the same problems. Read our latest newsletter for more. Image credit: Scientific American https://lnkd.in/eNJTcHGT

A Navy SEAL, an Astronaut, and a Doctor Walk Into a Bar... They soon realise they’re one and the same person: Johnny Yong Kim. Yes, that guy—the one your mum (especially if she's Asian) always compares you to. Earlier this month, NASA announced Kim’s next mission: deploying to the International Space Station. After overachieving on Earth, it seems he’s decided it’s time to take on some aliens. With a CV like his—Harvard-educated doctor, Navy SEAL, and astronaut—it’s hard to imagine his LinkedIn profile needing any AI to stand out. But here’s the real question: how did Johnny Kim achieve all this while overcoming the trauma of growing up with an abusive, alcoholic father? You might expect there’s some secret sauce to his success—but there isn’t one. No hacks, no shortcuts. Kim credits two simple principles: having a plan and staying humble. His success wasn’t built on flash or luck, but through consistent dedication. His advice? Never think you’re too good for any job, and always approach each role as if you’re the new guy. So, if you’re wondering how to excel in life, it’s simple: stick to your plan and remain humble. No secret sauce—just hard work and the right mindset. So what's your plan?

"Empathy is extraordinarily important... the need to support your senior professionals in a way you haven't..." "Leadership by example has never been more important." Catch this snippet of Mitchell E. Rudin of Savills North America and Dr. Alexandra Whitmire of NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration talking about empathy, not minimizing people's experiences, leadership, isolation/loneliness, work/life balance, and more. https://lnkd.in/eR9unqkH #Leadership #Awe #Resilience #MentalHealth #Wellbeing https://lnkd.in/eR9unqkH

What is your business Vision? And how does that Vision drive the Mission to it? It is easier to assemble the best people to accomplish challenging tasks than to pursue something boring. Indeed, you can recruit more talented people for a journey to the moon, than to go and dig a ground, because going to the moon is more challenging, and also more exciting. Think about it: nearly every kid will like to work for NASA, the US space agency, over one tunnel-boring company because NASA inspires. In this lecture, I will explain how crafting a winning Vision can help you to attract and retain the best, and in that process, you can win the market. Aspirational vision with a purpose built into it will activate all the necessary factors of production, from capital to labour, and beyond, at scale. “I want to organize the world’s information” is more inspiring than “I am building a website to store data”. I want “to build a digital human community for all people in the world” is better than “I am creating a website where people share photos and videos”. What is your business vision? How can you create a great one? Join me tomorrow at Tekedia Mini-MBA Live as I teach on “Creating and Executing Strong Business Vision” https://lnkd.in/eZ9RDETQ

Bias in the media? Imagine what the media would do if Elon Musk / SpaceX stranded astronauts in space for weeks? •They'd be calling for investigations •They'd be calling for SpaceX to be shut down •They'd be calling for Elon to be eviscerated by congress And we would know the names of the astronauts, if SpaceX did this. (Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams) The media would be interviewing Suni and Butch's families, dogs & grade 1 teachers. If SpaceX did this. But it's Boeing & NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration So... nothing to see here people. Just two Americans stuck in space because Boeing can't find door hinges. If you start paying attention, you might notice. How many Americans in positions of power (media, government) like to tear down success, innovation and entrepreneurship, while at the same time protecting failing legacy leaders and institutions. (L^nk in comments 👇🏻)