PSK topics: suggested focus ideas

I've had a few questions about how to focus your topic, so I thought I would provide some examples. You do not need to use any of these examples but, of course, you are welcome to do so. I hope they inspire you to create your own research questions. I encourage you to include examples and anecdotes related to your program and your interests.

Project planning, idea generation

1. What are the best methods for coming up with ideas in a group or solo? Why?

2. What are the first steps to take when planning a project?

3. How can a group combine their ideas?

4. How does your role within a team affect the planning process?

5. What are some strategies for effective decision making?

6. What are the stages of project planning?

7. How can you narrow down ideas? Discuss scope.

8. How do you divide responsibilities across the team?

Characteristics of team members and team leaders

1. What traits make a strong team member? Why?

2. What traits make a strong team leader? Why?

3. Are there differences between the traits best suited to members and leaders?

4. Are there similarities?

5. What leadership styles are strongest? Which are most appropriate for different projects? Why?

6. What traits best suit the different roles within a team? Why?

7. How can you define the different roles within a team?

8. What are the responsibilities of team members to each other?

Conflict, resolution

1. What types of conflict might you encounter in the workplace or classroom?

2. How can a group resolve conflict effectively?

3. How can conflict be conceptualized?

4. What characteristics make a person more or less likely to be involved in conflict?

5. How can conflict be made productive?

6. How can you express conflicting ideas kindly and healthily?

7. What are the best resolution strategies? Why?

8. How can conflict be avoided?