Activity: Team Up

Characters that appear like superheroes are teaming up!

Objective: To create project teams of up to 4 students through an interactive, strategy-themed activity that simulates decision-making.

Materials:

  • Tent cards/place cards (one per student)
  • Whiteboard or large sheets of paper
  • Markers

Instructions:

  1. Prepare: Before the activity, You should come prepared with the following information written on your tent card:
    • Top-Pick Company: Their preferred S&P 500 company for the group project.
    • Major: Your declared major or area of specialization.
    • Conversation Starter: An interesting fact, skill, or interest you want to share.
  2. Strategic Grouping: Please get out of your seats and mingle, using your cards to find other “companies” and individuals who would make good strategic allies for a project team. Consider factors like:
    • Complementary strengths (diverse majors)
    • Potential for synergy and innovation (shared interests or complementary companies)
    • Shared values or goals

  3. Team Formation: Happy with your team? Got 4 members? Time to move on. First Team task: Come up with a name for your team. Be creative and reflective. Think about what brought you together.

  4. Canvas Setup: Add your team to a group on Canvas and update your team name there. Need help? See this page: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-join-a-group-as-a-student/ta-p/468

  5. Company Selection: Choosing the right company for your project is key to making this a rewarding experience. Pick a company that excites you—one whose products you admire, where you’d love to work, or that simply sparks your curiosity. Your enthusiasm will make the project feel less like work and more like an exciting exploration!

  6. Email Team and Company Selection: Email your team and company selection before next class.