Week 2: Know Others
Goal
By the end of the week, students will have explored each other’s strengths, working styles, and motivations, and used this understanding to organize themselves into balanced teams with clear roles and shared expectations.
Expected Results until this Week
We will discuss expected results during the class on this week. So please make sure to be prepared! More about penalty and bonus points- Which of your DUMB or SMART goals are similar to others'? You should discuss, compare, and syntehsize each other's goals.
- Which project ideas are pleasing to you? Why? You should have a clear favorite, and disliked ideas, which you should be able to justify.
| Title | Duration |
|---|---|
| Altruism | 10 minutes |
| Professional Interests | 10 minutes |
| Team Roles | 45 minutes |
1: Altruism (10 minutes)
Activities
2: Professional Interests (10 minutes)
Activities
- Stand where You Stand
- Java or Python? (example/practice question)
- Do you see yourself more as a coder or tester?
- Do you see yourself more as a coder or designer?
- Do you see yourself more as a coder or helper/support?
- Do you like starting new things or improving old ones?
- Do you feel closer to the tech side or the people side?
- Do you prefer defined tasks or improvisation?
- When learning, do you read first or try first?
3: Team Roles (45 minutes)
Background
- Team Roles
- Belbin Team Roles: A model that identifies nine different team roles based on people's behavior and contributions in a team setting.
- Enneagram Personality Types: A model that categorizes personalities into nine types, each with its own motivations, fears, and interpersonal dynamics.
Just a reflection tool
Frameworks such as the Enneagram or Belbin roles are used here only as ways to spark self-reflection and conversation about teamwork.
They can help you think about your own tendencies and how you relate to others, but they are not meant as precise measurements.
If you wish to explore these topics in depth — whether in psychology, organizational behavior, or medical contexts — that requires expert knowledge and guidance.