Organizational Structure
The robotics program is student-run and student-driven, with mentor guidance. This motivates students to develop leadership skills and gain hands-on experience in engineering and business roles. Students and mentors have similar organizational structures encompassing four areas: computer design, build, coding, and operations. This division of responsibilities creates a framework that encourages communication among these sub-teams. This improved communication leads to greater organization, which promotes team success.
For BC Blaze to continue its successful venture, senior team leaders coach younger members to take responsibility for critical team functions. An example of this mentor-apprentice relationship is safety. A safety apprentice will work with the current safety captain for one or two seasons, which ensures a smoother transfer of knowledge while encouraging new ideas. Additionally, the team has adopted a policy of “teaching, not telling.” This learning concept fosters an inclusive team atmosphere that focuses on skill development in an environment where personal growth is a high priority.
