AEM 3000

Working Together: Project Development and High-Performing Teams

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

Part of the Grand Challenges program, the Pre-Project Immersion prepares students to work with a team during their senior year to solve a societal problem. The Immersion is an intensive learning experience with reinforcements throughout the semester. Students will build skills in working as part of a team, presenting to a client, reflecting on their experience, and demonstrating cultural humility.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: Dyson students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: completion of Grand Challenges writing requirement or permission of instructor.

• Work collaboratively with a team to practice managing a project.
• Use design thinking strategies to understand a problem and navigate uncertainty and complexity.
• Practice consulting skills, such as listening and engaging with community partners.
• Develop a communication strategy and demonstrate clear writing and effective presentation skills.
• Reflect on your views and experiences to improve self-awareness.
• Identify personal biases and understand how reframing and cultural humility may improve team and community outcomes.

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