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Workload distribution

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

Course Learning Objectives

You are expected:
1) to think like a globally-minded strategist who can see through the execution,
2) to identify the problems looking for solutions with the current state of your knowledge,
3) to define many interrelated problems and decide which one(s) to attack with the limited time and information available,
4) to appreciate differing perspectives, and
5) to take both position and action, not just report findings.
The Learning by Making Together approach will follow differente steps:
- Listen without restrictions.
- Understand Context, Competition & Consumer from "doers&makers?perspective.
- Dream it.
- Shape it.
- Make it.
- Launch it & Growth it.
- Defend it.

For you, therefore, the learning method in this course represents the following set of unique challenges:
- The classroom is the most important part of your learning experience. You should always be prepared to actively participate in the classroom discussions. You are expected to carefully study the assigned materials prior to the class meetings.
- You will be challenged to establish your "presence? in the classroom (Note that the "presence? and "attendance? are two different things: to establish your "presence,? you have to attend.) As you will find out, your peers and instructor will challenge you to bring your best to the classroom.

- The group management. Working in groups is always difficult but the best way to go far.

Course Structure
Typically for each session you have a pre-work to do, the session and a post work to follow.

Ground Rules
As already communicated, your active participation is not only encouraged but also expected. Sharing your perspective and experience with your peers will enrich our learning experience and make the sessions dynamic. Your mature and professional conduct is always expected.
Your instructors will be available for group or individual consultations and tutorials during the course. If needed, please feel free to contact them by email to schedule an appointment.
A learning area will be available in the Intranet. There, you would find instructions for the sessions, communications, bibliography, etc. The students are responsible to be familiar with the content and updates of the learning site.

Attendance Policy
Class attendance is mandatory
Attendance is defined as being present and prepared when the faculty member
begins the class and staying engaged throughout the entire course. connecting
late, leaving during or early from platform class, or being unprepared or
distracted by non-course related matters diminishes not only the student's
experience, but that of her/his colleagues. It is each individual student's
responsibility to maintain the quality of the classroom environment.

Punctuality
ESADE requires both faculty and students to be punctual in attending classes.

Assessment criteria

70% Team Work assignment (group grade)
30% Class Attendance and contribution (individual grade)
IMPORTANT: Each group must submit the assignment at the course Moodle site according moodle duedate. No late submission will be accepted. No exceptions. Failure to meet the deadline results in zero (0) point for the assignment.
Peer Evaluation:
As a principle, the Group Report Assignments are group grade assignments and each individual in the same group would receive the same grade. However, at the end of the course, each one of you will be asked to evaluate the rest of your group members according to their contribution to the Group Report Assignments. Significant deviations in peer evaluation in instructor's judgment could result in either adding/subtracting or maintaining the Group Report Assignments grade for individuals.
Class participation:
Grading class participation is necessarily subjective and judgmental. However, I try to make it as "objective as possible.? Some of the criteria for evaluating effective class participation include: Is the participant prepared? Do comments show evidence of analysis of the case? Do comments add to our understanding of the situation? Does the participant go beyond simple repetition of case facts without analysis and conclusions? Do comments show an understanding of theories, concepts, and analytical tools presented in class lectures or reading materials? Is the participant an active and participative listener? Note that an active and participative listener is different from a passive listener who remains silent (with or without a charming smile) for the entire session. The question is: "Is the participant willing and trying to interact and engage with other class members?? If you are a good participative listener, you are expected to engage in and contribute to the dialogue sooner than later. We can find evidencefor having been an active and participative listener by evaluating the following questions when a student makes a comment:
- "Are the points made relevant to the ongoing discussion??
- "Are they linked to the comments of others??
- In other words, "Was he/she really listening preceding class discussion?? Is the participant an effective communicator? Are the thoughts, perspectives, and concepts presented in an understandable, concise, and convincing way?

Bibliography

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