The idea of the “solo innovator” working alone on an invention is pretty familiar to most of us. But when it comes to complex mechanical design, engineering is inherently collaborative work. Great breakthroughs don’t come from individuals; they come from teams.Dr. Alison Olechowski, Assistant Professor at University of Toronto, joins host Adam Keating to share perspectives gained from leading multiple studies on the impact of collaborative practices in engineering.Listen to the full episode as Alison and Adam discuss:The results of successful collaborationThe benefits of designing collaborativelyThe need for stakeholder input in co-designHow to create opportunities for co-designThe future of design engineering More information about Alison and today’s topics:LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonolechowskiReady Lab (University of Toronto): https://readylab.mie.utoronto.ca/Peer Check Homepage: https://www.colabsoftware.com/podcast/peer-check To hear this interview and more like it, subscribe to Peer Check! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website—or just search for Peer Check in your favourite podcast player.

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