1. Visualization

Elements:

1. Challenge & Selection

The tool I am using is Visualization. Part of our Human factors course is a game wherein a team  consisting of 5 members each will try to replicate a model aircraft. This activity will demonstrate  process of defining scope of work, teamwork and relationships.

2. Application: There will be 3 groups. Each team will replicate a model aircraft using legos  provided. However, there will be no instructions on how they will make their aircraft. The aircraft  model will be displayed to the 3 teams for a full 1 minute. The team will start to build the model  aircraft. Another chance will be given to each team member to peek at the model aircraft for 10  seconds. They cannot take picture or cannot touch the aircraft model. How they will replicate to  build the aircraft will be based on their memory on what they saw on that 10 seconds.

3. Insight & Approach: As the team tries to replicate the model aircraft, I have learned from  conducting this exercise with several groups is that while the they try to build the models, each  one will have a different idea as per the memory of the visualization he has, incorporates their  own feedback, shared insights and shared learning that occurs. While they ended up creating  models far different from the actual piece that they were trying to create, teamwork and  camaraderie was present and gave a focal point for discussion about working relationships.

