Case Study

Overview:

• Consists of 36 across multiple disciplines

• Student‑run Monash team operating as a project under MYMI since 2023

• Aim to merge cutting-edge engineering with clinical insight, ultimately contributing to the creation of a fully functional total artificial heart.

Key challenges and solutions:

• Addressed inconsistent technical experience by standardizing on boarding and running student‑led workshops

• Improved organization through clearer leadership roles, deliverables ownership and a new operations branch

• Refined recruitment by shifting to critical‑thinking questions, structured scoring and better integration of new members

Advice for new teams:

• Start partnerships early, ask widely, and come prepared with a prospectus and clear value proposition

• Document everything, plan for handovers, and keep admin load manageable with dedicated operations support

• Invest heavily in your team —leadership, culture and clear roles make or break progress!