14.6. Engineering Perspective: Trust in Teams and Projects

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define 'trust' in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about what makes relationships stable.

2. 2.

   What is 'intention' in the context of teamwork?

   Hint

   Consider why a team member takes a certain approach.

3. 3.

   What is essential for building trust in teams?

   • Good intentions
   • High competence
   • Both

   Hint

   Think about what factors create a reliable team.

4. 4.

   True or False: Trust can be easily regained after being lost.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what it takes to restore a broken relationship.

5. 5.

   Consider a scenario where a project fails. Analyze how trust issues related to intention and competence may have played a role.

   Hint

   Break down factors of trust into individual team member contributions.

6. 6.

   Design a training program aimed at enhancing both the intention and competence of team members in a specific engineering department.

   Hint

   Think about combining soft skills with technical knowledge.