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Shared Learning from the Implementation of a Technical Leadership Program

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  • Ankur Sharma

    (ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia)

  • Christopher Bodger

    (ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia)

  • Abdullah Elahi

    (ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia)

  • Robert Halbich

    (ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia)

  • Harshita Jyoti

    (ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia)

  • Rowan Kennedy

    (ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia)

  • Ruth Kravis

    (ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia)

  • Bryan Meng-Yao Law

    (ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia)

  • Allissa Li

    (ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia)

  • David Lim

    (ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia)

  • Elton Lu

    (ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia)

  • Christopher Luu

    (ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia)

  • Angela Patajo

    (ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia)

  • Arina Sigal

    (ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia)

  • Vivienne Wells

    (ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia)

  • Chris A Browne

    (ANU College of Science, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200, Australia)

Abstract

Capstone projects have been an established vehicle of student–industry engagement in a university setting. In engineering, capstone projects are a point of transition from student to professional, as student engineers gain practical work experience and apply their technical skills and knowledge for an industry-proposed design, research, and/or development challenge. In this paper, we report on a supplementary program—the Technical Leadership Program (TLP)—which was designed and delivered for students to hone their technical leadership skills within a capstone project. To report on the outcomes of this case study, we use a student-as-partners philosophy to share the case study as a series of vignettes from co-authors who participated in the TLP. These have been collated into four key thematic areas including building awareness through technical leadership; building a personal repertoire of leadership; creating a common platform for collaboration; and transitioning into a professional workplace environment. The reflections are then shown to map to relevant competencies in technical leadership. Alongside these themes, the paper shares the design of the TLP delivery and reflects on the challenges and benefits of this mechanism to enhance student experience.

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  • Ankur Sharma & Christopher Bodger & Abdullah Elahi & Robert Halbich & Harshita Jyoti & Rowan Kennedy & Ruth Kravis & Bryan Meng-Yao Law & Allissa Li & David Lim & Elton Lu & Christopher Luu & Angela P, 2021. "Shared Learning from the Implementation of a Technical Leadership Program," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(11), pages 1-13, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:11:p:6433-:d:569427
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    1. Freeman, Richard B. & Salzman, Hal (ed.), 2018. "U.S. Engineering in a Global Economy," National Bureau of Economic Research Books, University of Chicago Press, number 9780226468334, December.
    2. Richard B. Freeman & Hal Salzman, 2018. "US Engineering in a Global Economy," NBER Books, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc, number free12-1, May.
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