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From prototype to teamwork – developing ideas and teams further
Building on Entrepreneurial Readiness I, this course focuses on developing existing business ideas further while strengthening teamwork and collaboration. Participants continue with the final phases of the Design Thinking process, especially prototyping and testing, and receive structured feedback on both their ideas and team constellations. At the same time, the course addresses important challenges that entrepreneurial teams may face, including conflict management, negotiation, onboarding new members, motivation, and team effectiveness.
Language: The course is conducted in English. Input sessions are concise, and most of the time is spent on practical exercises and group work. During group work, participants may also use German or other languages.
Agenda
The workshop takes place on three Fridays during the semester. The first two workshop days run from 09:00 to 15:00, while the third day takes place from 10:00 to 16:00.
Program:
Kick-off and Feedback
Presentation of existing business ideas and team constellations. Structured feedback on both idea and team setup, followed by the opportunity to re-form teams.
Prototyping and Testing
Practical implementation of the remaining phases of the Design Thinking process, including an introduction to the FabLab. Participants design, refine, and test prototypes, while learning to address conflicts through negotiation and collaborative problem solving.
Team Skills Development
Short theory inputs and exercises on key team competencies such as dealing with feedback, error management, conducting respectful separation talks, onboarding new members, motivation, and team effectiveness.
Final Presentations and Reflection
Presentation of revised prototypes with feedback. Collective reflection on team values, norms, and potential entrepreneurial perspectives.
For whom?
Students who have completed Entrepreneurial Readiness I and want to further develop their business ideas while strengthening teamwork and collaboration skills.
Students who already have a basic business idea and a team, but need support in taking the next steps.
Why you should join in
- Apply the last phases of the Design Thinking process (prototyping and testing)
- Design, refine, and test prototypes using tools and infrastructures such as the FabLab
- Use feedback constructively to improve business ideas
- Strengthen essential team skills (feedback culture, onboarding, conflict management, negotiation strategies)
- Reflect on personal roles and make informed decisions about team composition
- Foster motivation, team effectiveness, and shared entrepreneurial goals
- Entrepreneurial Readiness II is part of the Entrepreneurship Basics program.
- Successful participation counts for 3 out of 6 CP.
- Completing three of the following courses (Businessplan School, Business Simulation, and Entrepreneurial Readiness I, Entrepreneurial Readiness II) provides a certificate of accredited entrepreneurial foundations.
