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Coaching Innovation Projects
Coaching Innovations-Projekte
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:29:54
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
Course Components
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Coaching Innovations-Projekte
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
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2 h weekly |
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Design, Mechanics and Manufacturing (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Dennis Kochmann To achieve the required 20 credit points for the Focus Specialization Design, Mechanics and Manufacturing, all of the courses listed can be selected. If you wish to take a Master level course, you must obtain the consent of the responsible lecturer. After approval by the focus coordinator, an additional course to the listed courses can be requested. There are recommended lectures for the “Design” track, the “Mechanics” track and the “Manufacturing” track. For recommended courses and further information, please visit the MAVT website for Focus Specialization ( ).)
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