Week 1 / Reflect on your experience

Re: Week 1 / Reflect on your experience

by Anonimo Utente_44405 -
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During an on-site inspection training, our team was tasked with locating a radioactive source using specialized detection devices within a limited time. The team consisted of members with different technical backgrounds, and while some of us were experienced with the equipment, the team leader, who was the most senior in age, had limited practical experience and initially insisted on conducting the survey alone. This created a conflict of interest between the need for efficiency and his desire to maintain full control. At first, communication was difficult and the process was slow, which increased time pressure and frustration. However, by calmly and respectfully focusing on the shared objective and the time constraints, we proposed a collaborative solution: dividing the team into two sub-groups so that experienced members could operate the devices in parallel while the leader retained overall coordination. This approach proved functional and led to a more efficient completion of the task. In hindsight, I would raise concerns earlier and propose a clearer division of roles from the beginning to prevent delays and reduce tension within the team.