**Course Title:** Essential Soft Skills for Programmers **Section Title:** Final Project and Course Review **Topic:** Group project: Collaborate on a presentation summarizing what you’ve learned about soft skills.(Lab topic) **Overview** Congratulations on reaching the final lab topic of the Essential Soft Skills for Programmers course. This group project is designed to help you apply the concepts you've learned throughout the course and develop essential collaboration and presentation skills. **Objective** In this lab, you'll work in groups to create a presentation that summarizes the key takeaways from the course. Your presentation should showcase your understanding of the importance of soft skills in programming and tech roles, and how you can apply these skills in real-world scenarios. **Group Project Guidelines** 1. **Group Formation**: You'll be assigned to a group of 3-4 students. Please note that your group members may be from different time zones, and you'll need to coordinate your collaboration accordingly. 2. **Project Topic**: Your presentation should focus on the key concepts covered in the course, including: * Verbal and non-verbal communication * Active listening techniques * Conflict resolution * Emotional intelligence * Adaptability and resilience * Teamwork and collaboration * Effective presentation skills 3. **Presentation Requirements**: Your presentation should: * Be 10-15 minutes long * Include a maximum of 10 slides * Use clear and concise language * Include visual aids, such as images, diagrams, or charts 4. **Collaboration Tools**: You can use collaboration tools like Slack, Trello, or Google Docs to work on your project. 5. **Submission**: Please submit your presentation as a PDF or PowerPoint file, and include a link to your presentation in the discussion forum. **Tips for Successful Collaboration** 1. **Communicate Effectively**: Use clear and concise language when communicating with your team members. 2. **Set Clear Goals and Expectations**: Define the roles and responsibilities of each team member, and establish a timeline for completing the project. 3. **Be Flexible and Adaptable**: Be open to feedback and suggestions from your team members, and be willing to adjust your approach as needed. 4. **Use Collaboration Tools**: Take advantage of collaboration tools to streamline your workflow and stay organized. **Resources** * **Presentation Tips**: Check out this article on presentation tips from Harvard Business Review: [https://hbr.org/2013/06/how-to-give-a-great-presentation](https://hbr.org/2013/06/how-to-give-a-great-presentation) * **Collaboration Tools**: Explore the features of Slack (https://slack.com/) and Trello (https://trello.com/) to see how they can help you collaborate more effectively. **What's Next?** Once you've completed your presentation, you'll submit it to the discussion forum, where you'll have the opportunity to review and provide feedback on your peers' presentations. **Leave a Comment or Ask for Help** If you have any questions or need help with your project, please leave a comment below or reach out to your instructor. We're here to support you throughout this final project. After reading this lab topic, you should: * Understand the objectives and requirements of the group project * Know how to collaborate effectively with your team members * Be familiar with the presentation requirements and guidelines * Have access to resources to help you complete the project successfully