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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: 2026-06-01 11:31:22

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 - Solution-focused 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. Additionally, the students will complete peer visits.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Schriftliche Semesterarbeiten.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Coaching Innovations-Projekte
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Neu nicht mehr wöchentlich sondern im Workshop Format zu folgenden Daten: Mo 15.09 at 9:00 - 17:00 Foundation Coaching Skills Sa 27.09 at 9:00 - 17:00 Team Coaching Skills Fr 24.10 at 13:00 - 17:00 Deep-Dive in aktuelle Themen Fr 28.11 at 13:00 - 15:00 Reflective Session Ort: ist immer in PBLabs RZ: RZ D 8
  • 15.09 Date 09:15-17:00 (RZ D 8)
  • 27.09 Date 09:15-17:00 (RZ D 8)
  • 24.10 Date 13:15-17:00 (RZ D 8)
  • 28.11 Date 13:15-15:00 (RZ D 8)
2 h weekly

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