Demonstrate the ability to work with a team on an engineering design project.
Demonstration could include the following methods:
- Explain the purpose and functions of a project team.
- Explain the benefits of multiple perspectives and diverse skills in solving practical engineering problems.
- Organize a team for an engineering project.
- Identify the strengths and abilities of team members.
- Deliver constructive feedback.
- Interpret constructive feedback.
- Explain the importance of generating consensus for the project idea to team members.
- Resolve conflicts within a team.
- Demonstrate formal and informal professional communication.
- Perform self-evaluations and a team peer review.
- Identify ways to motivate individuals and teams.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How does the team integrate diverse and valued contributions?
- How can new team members or skills be applied to the team as a function of specific design cycles?
- What conflict resolution strategies could be used while working in a team?
- Why is communication important when working in a team setting?
- What are the benefits from actively listening to more than one idea within a team?