Developing Students as Process Consultants: Cross-course Student Team Facilitation as “Service” and “Praxis” Learning

Developing abilities to reflect on / intervene in group dynamics is a longstanding goal in OB (Lewin, 1946). However, praxis development may be hampered when students are asked to practice in their teams, where action may overwhelm reflection. How can courses provide adequate social and emotional distance so students can reflect and develop intervention skills?

I’ll discuss an experiential undergraduate course that engages students as consultants / facilitators for student teams in other courses. I’ll note some advantages and issues surrounding the course as delivered in 2018-2019. Then we’ll engage in roundtable discussions to explore possibilities for your own courses.