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151-3204-00L 2 Credits BSC , MSC D-MAVT

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Coaching Innovation Projects

Coaching Innovations-Projekte

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Ina Goller, Dr. Kerrin Weiss

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:07

Abstract

The course is building up skills and experience in coaching engineering teams. To gain experience and to reflect real coaching situations, the participants of the course have the role of teaching assistance of the innovation project (151-0300-00L). In this framework the participants coach teams and professionalize the knowledge in the area product development methods.

Objective

- Critical thinking and reasoned judgements - Basic knowledge about role and mindset of a coach - Understanding the challenges of engineering projects and design teams - Development of personal skills to apply and train product development methods - Knowledge and know-how about applying methods - Reflection and exchange of experiences about personal coaching situations - Inspiration and learning from good cases regarding organizational and team management aspects - Decision-making under uncertainty

Content

the following topics will be covered in the lecture: - Kick-off & Experience Exchange - Coaching Role - Active Listening - Giving and Receiving Feedback - Team Building & Psychological Safety - Building Hypotheses in the coaching process - conflict resolution and motivation In addition to the content topics, one-on-one coaching will be provided and classes will reflect on current, practical issues derived from coaching of the innovation teams.

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

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Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Coaching Innovations-Projekte Permission from lecturers required for all students.	Fri 10:15-12:00 (CHN E 42)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor
- Bachelor Studies (Programme Regulations 2010)
  - Focus Project
    - Courses Eligible for Focus Projects
  - Focus Specialization
    - Design, Mechanics and Manufacturing (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Dennis Kochmann In order to achieve the required 20 credit points for the Focus Specialization Design, Mechanics and Manufacturing you are free to choose any of the courses offered within the focus. If you wish to take one of the Master level courses, you must get approval from the lecturer. One course in addition to those listed can be requested, on approval by the Focus Coordinator.)
Mechanical Engineering Master
- Core Courses
  - Design, Computation, Product Development & Manufacturing (The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.)