Lab Check-In Questions

Provided below are a series of sample questions PTAs can ask to each project team to better understand project status.

🔍 Project Progress

  • How is the team progressing on their current deliverables?

  • Are they on track with the project timeline?

  • Have there been any recent milestones or setbacks?

🚧 Challenges & Barriers

  • Are there any technical or data-related issues the team is facing?

  • Have students expressed confusion or frustration with any part of the project?

  • Are there any blockers that you are unsure how to resolve?

👥 Team Dynamics

  • How is the team working together? Are there any collaboration issues?

  • Is everyone participating equally?

  • Have there been any concerns with team morale or engagement?

📚 TA Experience & Support

  • Do you feel confident in guiding the team through the project?

  • Are there areas where you feel you need more support or resources?

  • Would it be helpful to connect with a Corporate Partner Advisor or the Data Science Team?

📈 Task Management

  • Are you using the Kanban board effectively to assign and track tasks?

  • Are students regularly updating their progress?

  • Do you need help structuring or prioritizing tasks?

📝 Reporting & Communication

  • Have you had any communication with the Corporate Partner recently?

  • Are there any updates that should be included in the weekly report?

  • Is there anything you would like me to relay to TDM staff?