What is P3?
P3: Purpose, Passion, and Principles is a program that started in 2013 by a group of MBA students, who recognized the need for space to discuss what they see as meaningful in their life and how they defined success in thinking about the future. P3 for undergraduates is based on the success from the MBA program. For the pilot, students will participate in four-week program designed to provide a structured way to gain a deeper understanding of their own definitions of success and happiness and how these relate to their professional and personal goals.
Visit our main P3 for undergraduates page to learn more
Learn more about how P3 started in Wharton Stories.
How many members in a P3 group?
P3 groups typically consist of 3-4 participants and one facilitator.
As a facilitator, do I get to participate?
As a facilitator you will lead the group through the discussion. In this role, you have the ability to be active in the conversation and participate in the activities as a member of the group. Your participation in the activities will serve as a model for helping the other members open up in conversation. It is important to keep in mind that as an upperclassman, your current experiences and focus may be different than what the freshmen are experiencing.
What training is provided for facilitators?
A virtual P3 facilitator training will occur on Friday, January 20th . This training will go over the content of the program as well as facilitation skills such as norm setting and leadership presence. You will be supported along the way by the P3 staff with regular check-in opportunities. We will provide all facilitators a detailed guide that walks through the structure of each session.
What is the additional time commitment of a facilitator?
Facilitators can expect to spend only one additional hour per week. This semester, P3 sessions will run for four meetings starting the week of February 14th and finishing the week of March 14th. The sessions run about two hours per meeting.
Fall 2021 meetings will be conducted a group pre-determined two-hour meeting time during the following weeks:
- Week One: Week of February 14th
- Week Two: Week of February 21st
- Week Three: Week of February 28th
- Week Four: Week of March 14th
In addition to reading the P3 content, the facilitator will be responsible for preparing their story and organizing the logistics of each session. P3 Program staff will send weekly email templates for facilitators to customize and send out to their participants with details for the upcoming session.
What will the participants discuss in the P3 groups?
Students will be guided through a curriculum that will include both structured group discussion and exercises. The work of P3 will be broken into topics for discussion that may include but are not limited to: acknowledging their values, defining success, capabilities and confidence, and creating commitments to help them reach their goals. Students may address the following types of questions along the way:
- How will I lead a meaningful life?
- How do I define success during my time in school?
- What are my strengths and what do I want to work on while in school?
- What does it take for me to be the person I want to be?
- What steps can I take to achieve the most out of the next three years?
How do I become a successful facilitator?
To be a strong facilitator, you will often be the first to share in a conversation. This is because you are modeling the type of stories to share, topics to cover, and the goal of the session. Set the tone of the group through setting norms. You are NOT a therapist, someone who gives answers to questions, or someone who is there to be “boss” of the group
How do I apply?
Please complete the facilitator application here by January 17th.
More Questions?
Please contact the P3 Program team at P3Program@wharton.upenn.edu.