1 5 + 1 K E Y TA K E AWAY SJ U S T F R O M T H E F I R S T S TA R T R E K T N G E P I S O D E

“To boldly go when no one has gone before”

There is so much to learn from Star Trek!

We have extracted below 15 takeaways and a bonus from only the first episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation

The order you will find is the appearance order in the episode.

1 . A LWAY S DO YO U R BE S TFocus on doing your job the best you can.

Don't let yourself spoiled with other, unproductive worries or activities.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard : You will agree, Data, that Starfleet's orders are difficult.Lt. Commander Data : Difficult? Simply solve the mystery of Farpoint Station.

2 . G E T OV E R YO U R PA S T E X P E R I E N C E E A R LYRecognize early your mistakes.

Embrace our way on doing things.

Lieutenant Tasha Yar: Lieutenant Worf is right, sir. As Security Chief, I can't just stand here and let... [Yar has suggested to take on the Q vessel]Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Lieutenant - are you recommending that we fight a life form that can do all those things?                                   Lieutenant Tasha Yar : No, Sir.

3 . E V E RY BO DY R E S P E C T S TH E R U L EBeing part of a new team means adapting to the new culture.

No matter your previous roots, everybody is now respecting the rules and procedures.

Lieutenant Worf: I'm a Klingon, sir. For me to seek escape when my Captain goes into battle... Captain Jean-Luc Picard: You are a Starfleet officer, Lieutenant!                                  Lieutenant Worf : Aye, Sir.

4 . W OR K I NG I S A LWAYS A TE A M S P O RT

We always work in team.

The captain is first to check with his team.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Do we have clearance? Lt. Commander Data: Aye, sir, into standard parking orbit.                               Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Make it so.

5 . R E C O G N I Z E YO U R O W N V U L N E RA B I L I T I E S

Nobody’s perfect.

We are looking forward to make each other better.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard : And I, er... I don't feel comfortable with children. But since a captain needs an image of genealogy, you're to see that's what I project. Commander William T. Riker : Aye, Sir.

6 . G E T PA S T P U R EP R O F E S S I O NA L R E L AT I O N Better results means knowing what makes people tick .

Know your team members’ past.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Have the two of you met before?Commander William T. Riker : We have, sir.                               Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Excellent. I consider it important for my key officers to know each other's abilities. 

7 . A P P R E C I ATE O TH E R S NO M ATT E R TH E I R L E V E LThe best ideas are coming from everyone.

Listen carefully, appreciate and aply.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard : [about Wesley] He does seem to have a very good grasp of starship operations.                              

8 . E V E RY BODY S H OU L D VO I C E H I S O W N O P I N I O NDon’t be afraid to share your thoughts.

There is no wrong, it’s just different.

Lt. Commander Data: Sorry, sir. I seem to be commenting on everything.Commander William T. Riker : Good. Don’t stop, my friend.                              

9 . BE BO L D , B E CU R I OU S A N D NO T A FRA I D TO TA K E R I S K S Experiment with new.

No matter the result, learn and move forward.

[Engaging above 10 warp speed]Captain Jean-Luc Picard: Let's see what this Galaxy-class starship can do.

10 . R E S P E C T E V E RY BO DY A N D E V E RY T H I N GShow and ask for respect at any interaction.

Treat everybody one level above you want to be treated.Admiral Leonard H. “Bones” : Well, this is a new ship.

But she’s got the right name. Now, you remember that, you hear? Lt. Commander Data : I will, sir. Admiral Leonard H. “Bones” : You treat her like a lady. And she’ll always bring you home.

11 . D O N ’ T B E A F RA I D T O BE YO U R S E L F

Deliver the best in you, it is the best cover.

Nobody can question doing your best .

Commander William T. Riker : What do we do now, Captain? With their monitoring our every move and every word? Captain Jean-Luc Picard : We do exactly what we'd do if this Q never existed. If we're going to be damned, let's be damned for what we really are… We've no fear of what the true facts about us will reveal.

12 . B E F I R M O N YOU R DE C I S I ON S

There is a reason you are here.

Don’t be afraid to go to the end.

Commander William T. Riker : Captain, if he's not open to evidence in our favor, where will you go from there?  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : I'll attend to my duty Commander William T. Riker : To the bitter end? Captain Jean-Luc Picard : I see nothing so bitter about that.

13 . D O N ’ T CO M P R O M I S E O N VA LU E SNo matter who is asking, don’t compromise on who we are and who you are.

Keep the north and keep everybody accountable. Commander William T. Riker : Having been a first officer yourself,

you know that assuming that responsibility must, by definition, include the safety of the captain. I have no problem with following any rules you lay down, short of compromising your safety. Captain Jean-Luc Picard : And you don't intend to back off from that position?  Commander William T. Riker : No, sir.

14 . B E P R O U D O F YO U R S TAT U S A ND YO U R U N I F O R MCompetence first and an open outlook primes.

Keep the north and keep everybody accountable.

Captain Jean-Luc Picard : If you'd earned that uniform you're wearing, you'd know that the unknown is what brings us out here. 

15 . E XP E CT TH E B E S T , P L A N T H E W O R S TExpect the journey to be exciting.

Don’t ask for easy, ask for rewarding.

 [after Captain Jean-Luc Picard successfully finished the

mission and showed no fear]Commander William T. Riker : He calls that a little

adventure? 

BO NU S : T H E BE S T PA RT I S A LWAY S TH E NE XTDon’t lay on your laurels.

Move forward and always look for the next challenge.

Commander William T. Riker : Just hoping this isn't the usual way our missions will go, sir. Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Oh, no, Number One. I'm sure most will be much more interesting. - Let's see what's out there. Engage!