Nothing fails like success because we dont learn

“Nothing fails like success because we don’t learn from it. We learn only from failure. ” - Kenneth Bouldling Learning From Failure Erick Froede Lauren Mc. Cullough Mary Beth Paskewicz Dan Seery Alex Thomson 2010/11/28 ENGR 493 Final Presentation

Overview Failure Success Future

Introduction • What is moringa oleifera? • What is f-sand? • What was our goal?

Project Summary

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts. ” - Winston Churchill How We Failed: Challenges Team Building Leadership

Challenges Sponsors Complexity TA’s Students Clean Water Cheap, Rugged Design Cultural Acceptance Authority

Team Building

Leadership Help! Conflict Avoidance Challenge Denial Passive Response

“Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success. ” - Dale Carnegie How We Succeeded: Recognition Response Onward and Upward

Recognition & Response • “I’m not saying you’re going to fail, but…” ~Lisa Steinberg • Reality check/wake-up call • Lack of communication and confrontation • Refocused on goals and objectives for the remainder of the semester

Onward and Upward “To infinity and beyond!!!”

“Don't talk to me about importance! Because of *you*, the future of this entire universe is in jeopardy! “ - Buzz Lightyear Future