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Develop an AI customer support agent that uses advanced prompt and context engineering to provide personalized, context-aware responses in real-time. The agent leverages user interaction history, startup-specific FAQs, and dynamic context switching to improve customer satisfaction and reduce response times. **Organizing Group Work:** - *Roles:* - AI Engineer (model fine-tuning and prompt engineering) - Backend Developer (API and database integration) - UX/UI Designer (chat interface design) - Project Manager (timeline and coordination) - QA Tester (functionality and usability testing) - *Timeline:* - Week 1: Requirement gathering & design - Week 2-3: AI model fine-tuning & prompt design - Week 4-5: Development of chat interface and backend integration - Week 6: Testing and iteration - *Goals:* Launch a minimum viable product (MVP) with at least 5 dynamic response scenarios. **Suggested Collaboration Platforms:** - Project management: **Trello** or **Asana** - Code collaboration: **GitHub** - Communication: **Slack** or **Microsoft Teams** - Design collaboration: **Figma** **Deadline / Milestones:** - MVP ready in 6 weeks - Internal demo by end of Week 6 - User feedback session by Week 7 **Adaptability for Remote Collaboration:** Fully remote-friendly via asynchronous work tracking and video call check-ins.

Collaborate with peers to build an AI-powered web application that generates innovative startup ideas based on user inputs (industry, problem area) using advanced prompt engineering. The tool will then validate and rate these ideas by generating SWOT analyses, market summaries, and competitor reviews via chained prompts. This project will allow you to master prompt design for creative idea generation and business analysis, implement context management for multi-turn dialogues, and deliver a prototype chatbot/web interface with AI-powered business ideation support. **Steps for Organizing the Group Work:** 1. **Define User Flows & Prompt Templates (Days 1-2):** As a team, outline the user journey through the application. Design and test initial prompt templates for both idea generation and the subsequent validation steps (SWOT, market analysis, competitor review). 2. **Backend & Frontend Prototyping (Days 3-4):** Integrate the OpenAI API (or a similar LLM API) with your backend. Simultaneously, begin building the user interface for inputting startup ideas and displaying the AI-generated results. 3. **Internal Testing & Prompt Iteration (Day 5):** Conduct thorough internal testing of the prototype. Focus on the quality of the AI's output and refine your prompts to improve relevance, creativity, and accuracy. 4. **Final Integration & Demo Preparation (Day 6):** Integrate all components of the application. Prepare a presentation or demonstration of your working prototype. 5. **Presentation & Deployment Plan (Day 7):** Present your project to the group or a simulated stakeholder. Discuss potential deployment strategies and future enhancements. **Suggested Roles:** * **Prompt Engineer(s):** Responsible for designing and testing fine-tuned prompts for idea generation and validation. * **Backend Developer(s):** Focus on integrating the LLM API with the backend and managing the data flow and workflows. * **Frontend Developer(s):** Build the user interface for startup idea input and the display of results. * **Project Manager/Business Analyst:** Defines user personas, market needs, and validates the business relevance of the AI's outputs. **Suggested Collaboration Platforms:** * **Team Chat:** Slack or Discord for daily communication and quick sync-ups. * **Code & Version Control:** GitHub for managing your codebase, tracking changes, and collaborating on development. * **Documentation & Prompt Templates:** Google Docs or Notion for collaborative document sharing, outlining prompt templates, and project notes. * **UI Mockups:** Figma for designing and sharing user interface mockups. * **Shared Coding Playground (Optional):** CodeSandbox or Replit for quick collaborative coding sessions. **Deadline/Milestone Goals:** * **End of Day 2:** User flows and initial prompt templates for idea generation and validation finalized. * **End of Day 4:** Backend API integration and front-end prototype created. * **End of Day 5:** Internal testing completed, and prompt iterations implemented. * **End of Day 6:** Final integration of all components and demo preparation. * **End of Day 7:** Project presentation and discussion of deployment plan.

This collaborative group project challenges you and your team to create a comprehensive playbook for strategic technology leadership. It is specifically designed for startups and growing tech companies, covering essential aspects such as effective leadership styles, aligning technology strategy with overarching business goals, frameworks for building high-performing teams, robust client relationship management, and designing scalable operational setups. This isn't just theoretical; it's about building a tangible asset that can be used and refined. **Project Goals:** * Deliver a digital playbook (in both PDF and web versions) that serves as a practical guide. * Integrate actionable case studies that demonstrate effective operational setups, client management strategies, and leadership tactics. * Develop reusable templates and checklists for various operational processes and client engagement scenarios. --- **Steps for Organizing the Group Work:** 1. **Team Formation & Role Assignment (Weeks 1-2):** * Form a group of 3-5 participants. * Assign the following roles to ensure comprehensive coverage: * **Project Lead (Fractional CTO):** Coordinates timelines, schedules meetings, and ensures all deliverables are on track, acting as the primary strategic guide. * **Content Lead:** Spearheads research and drafts the core chapters of the playbook. * **Client & Market Researcher:** Gathers insights from interviews, surveys, or real-world experiences to inform the playbook's content, focusing on client needs and market trends. * **Design Lead:** Focuses on the playbook's structure, formatting, and integration of visuals to ensure clarity and professional presentation. * **Reviewer & QA:** Ensures the playbook's clarity, accuracy, and overall cohesiveness. * Collaboratively outline and assign specific chapter topics based on the playbook's scope. 2. **Content Creation & Research (Weeks 3-6):** * Each team member, particularly the Content Lead and Client & Market Researcher, will delve into their assigned topics, conducting in-depth research and drafting their respective sections. * Conduct mock interviews or leverage past experiences to create realistic case studies. 3. **Design and Formatting (Weeks 7-9):** * The Design Lead will begin structuring the playbook, incorporating the drafted content and ensuring a consistent and professional visual identity. * Integrate any necessary diagrams, charts, or visual aids. 4. **Review, Edits, and Finalization (Weeks 10-12):** * The Reviewer & QA will meticulously go through the entire playbook, checking for accuracy, consistency, grammar, and overall readability. * The team will collaborate on final edits and ensure all goals are met before finalizing the digital playbook. --- **Collaboration Tools:** To facilitate seamless remote collaboration, I recommend using the following tools: * **Communication & Meetings:** Slack or Microsoft Teams for daily communication and quick discussions. Zoom or Google Meet for weekly video syncs and brainstorming sessions. * **Collaborative Documentation:** Google Docs or Miro for shared documents, brainstorming, and visual roadmapping. * **Project Management:** Trello or Asana for task tracking, sprint planning, and milestone management.

Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Leadership and Business Skill for Immediate Impact. Apply practical strategies to becoming an effective organizational leader. This specialization covers strategic, human resource, and organizational foundations for creating and capturing value for sustainable competitive advantage both within a single business and across a portfolio of businesses. It culminates in a capstone project where you’ll apply what you’ve learned to a business situation.

A template for students to collaborate on group projects and practice their manual testing skills together on a real-world application prototype.

A template for organizing and executing collaborative group projects focused on Prompt Engineering and Context Engineering for LLMs. This template provides a structured approach for teams to collaborate, define roles, set timelines, and utilize various tools for successful project completion.