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We Really Are One Team!

We Really Are One Team! . Daniel Nietfeld Science and Operations Officer NWS Omaha/Valley WFO. Kansas City IWT Workshop: Using the WAS*IS Approach January 21, 2009. We want to be a well-oiled machine! . Air-craft carrier Pilot and plane Deck crew ATC crew Integrated Warning Team

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We Really Are One Team!

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  1. We Really Are One Team! Daniel Nietfeld Science and Operations Officer NWS Omaha/Valley WFO Kansas City IWT Workshop: Using the WAS*IS Approach January 21, 2009

  2. We want to be a well-oiled machine! • Air-craft carrier • Pilot and plane • Deck crew • ATC crew • Integrated Warning Team • NWS Meteorologists • Broadcast Meteorologists • Emergency Managers • Sources of information • Users of information • Emergency Room Operations • EMTs • Doctors • Nurses • Patient

  3. We use all 3 Pieces to the Warning Puzzle… Ground Truth (Spotters) Radar Environment

  4. But The “Decision” is a Human Element(The 4th Piece to the Warning Puzzle) • Tornado or Severe Thunderstorm Warning ? • For how long ? • For what geographic area ? • Specific messages to emphasize ?

  5. The “Decision” is a Human Element(of course, these never come into play…) • What is at stake ? • Exactly who will be impacted by this ? • Are people awake/sleeping/driving/etc… ? • Will my friends/family be hit ? • Will I (we) be hit ? • What has happened up to this point ? • Have there already been fatalities ? • What is the TV Station saying ?

  6. The “Decision” is a Human Element(of course, these never come into play…) • Have I already “missed” earlier storms ? • Am I making this decision entirely on my own ? • Are there any pre-existing negative (or positive) public perceptions of us / me ? • How will this information be received ? And that’s just the decision to warn or not! What decisions are made once the warning is issued ???

  7. Warning Sector #1 Mesoanalyst Products COMMS (NAWAS / Phones) RADAR Products RADAR Warning Sector #2

  8. HAM Net/Spotters Warning Sector #1 RADAR Warning Sector #2 Products Mesoanalyst COMMS (NAWAS / Phones)

  9. Science and Leadership • Training • Research • Outreach • Experience • Technology • Resources

  10. Science and Leadership • Lead Time • Threat • When/Where • Call to Actions • Emphasis • Validation

  11. IEM Chat – Media/NWS Chat(Now “NWS Chat”)

  12. Real-Time Chaser Video and Reports

  13. TV Chase/Reporting Crews…

  14. Situational Awareness Displays TV Stations EM Info EM Info

  15. ALL OF THE TEAM COMPONENTS INTEGRATED into a well-oiled machine! • Air-craft carrier • Pilot and plane • Deck crew • ATC crew • Integrated Warning Team • NWS Meteorologists • Broadcast Meteorologists • Emergency Managers • Sources of information • Users of information • Emergency Room Operations • EMTs • Doctors • Nurses • Patient

  16. Author Linda Ford’s: “Ten tips to get your team on track” Tip #1: Servant leadership The various component team leaders understand how to serve the members of the team and gains influence through understanding and being responsive to their needs. All actions flow from the mission and help shape the organizational culture.

  17. Author Linda Ford’s: “Ten tips to get your team on track” Tip #2: Open Communication Active listening is used to ensure crystal clear understanding. Productive conflict is encouraged so new ideas can be explored. Diverse opinions are welcomed.

  18. Author Linda Ford’s: “Ten tips to get your team on track” Tip #3: Synergistic Relationships In an effective team, members gain strength from one another. They accomplish more together than they could acting individually. In this case, the whole is not only different, but also greater than the sum of its parts.

  19. Author Linda Ford’s: “Ten tips to get your team on track” Tip #4: Personal Development Effective team members continually learn better ways of working together. Individuals take responsibility for improving knowledge to better contribute to the team.

  20. Author Linda Ford’s: “Ten tips to get your team on track” Tip #5: Problem Solving Methods The team follows a standardized and shared way of solving problems and conflict. Creativity is encouraged in problem solving. DON’T JUST IGNORE PROBLEMS AND HOPE THEY GO AWAY!

  21. Author Linda Ford’s: “Ten tips to get your team on track” Tip #6: Mission Ready Team members understand, tangibly support and buy into the organization's mission. It is considered worthwhile and guides the team in all actions. Personal issues do not supersede the mission.

  22. Author Linda Ford’s: “Ten tips to get your team on track” Tip #7: Results Orientated Regardless of tightly held beliefs, the team produces its deliverables on time and with high quality. The team members are self-directed and know what is expected of them; they willingly "buckle down" and deliver.

  23. Author Linda Ford’s: “Ten tips to get your team on track” Tip #8: Flexible Team Structure High performing teams are flexible, responsive, orderly and directed. They understand the dynamics of how their team operates and are able to easily adapt to a variety of situations.

  24. Author Linda Ford’s: “Ten tips to get your team on track” Tip #9: Mutual Support Members of an effective team develop a distinctive team spirit that encourages mutual respect, support and enjoyment of one another. The team successes and failures impact each member, and the members willingly extend themselves to one another.

  25. Author Linda Ford’s: “Ten tips to get your team on track” Tip #10: Contentment High performing teams look after their members in more ways than through providing a menu of psychological rewards. Team members actually grow in stature through their membership. Their potential is recognized and developed.

  26. We ALL Want to walk away from a high-impact weather event… • FEEL GOOD about knowing we did EVERYTHING we could to SAVE LIVES • FEEL GOOD about knowing we ALL worked TOGETHER to help protect our community • Awareness before the event… planning ahead • Providing the best information during the event • HAVE SECURITY about the NEXT event, knowing we are a WELL-OILED MACHINE !

  27. Parsons Before Parsons Manufacturing Plant Roanoke, IL Prior to July 13, 2004

  28. THIS IS WHY WE ARE HERE WE MUST WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM!

  29. Parsons Before Parsons Manufacturing Plant Roanoke, IL Prior to July 13, 2004

  30. Photos of the tornado striking the Parsons Plant

  31. Parsons After Parsons Manufacturing Plant After the Tornado

  32. Parsons After

  33. We Really Are One Team! Daniel Nietfeld NWS Omaha/Valley WFO OMAHA IWT Workshop: Using the WAS*IS Approach January XX, 2010 ???

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