It's
Hyperball time, and this week, the maps are intentionally
unfair. When your team has the advantage, will you become complacent? When your team is at a disadvantage, can you work as a group to overcome adversity¡ªand will that give you the best chance to grow?
Be sure to check out the
Synthesis Mission Brief
for more details.
Communication in Play Sessions
Andrew's % of time speaking average each session.
Reflection for Andrew: Does your communication change when you're at a disadvantage?
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You use 0% of your share of the team's allotted actions.
How many actions should each player take?
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You use 76% of your available AP.
How are you using your AP to contribute to the team goals?
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If you notice that some of your teamwork data is missing or showing at 0%, it is because you have yet to attend and participate in recent Play sessions for this game.
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You¡¯ve been around Synthesis Teams long enough to know that good
communication means more than just talking to your teammates.
It¡¯s about being thoughtful in the
way we communicate: using
teammates¡¯ names, being clear and specific, and asking clarifying
questions. It¡¯s about speaking up
and responding to others.
This month, we¡¯ll take a closer look at these important aspects of
teamwork as we examine your
productive communication skills.
Andrew, here's what we observed about your teamwork skills during play: You've shown a strong ability to lead and organize, particularly through strategic planning and role assignment. Your suggestions, like "The top is going to be green and this side is going to be green," demonstrate a great focus on planning and clarity in assigning responsibilities to your teammates. Another great thing we saw was your willingness to keep the team motivated, with reminders such as "Guys, keep going. We need to disinfect these planets," which keep everyone on task and remind them of the shared goal. One way to grow even more is to balance your strong leadership with inviting more input from your teammates in the decision-making process. This can help you align strategies more effectively and ensure everyone feels included and understands the strategy. Why does this matter? Because collaboration isn't just about leading; it's about working together as a team to achieve a common goal, and inviting more suggestions can strengthen your team's dynamics and success.
Observations based on your participation in Play sessions in 3 of the past 4 weeks.
On your journey to make any team you join better, you'll practice how to effectively communicate with everyone. Our Discussion sessions are carefully designed to provide opportunities for you to practice these critical communication skills in various ways.
Last week's theme was
"Look on the Bright Side?" Students explored the trade-offs between optimism (a focus on potential benefits) and pessimism (a focus on potential problems). Because life has both rewards and setbacks, it¡¯s important for students to be aware enough ¡ª and agile enough ¡ª to look through each perspective when needed.
No right or wrong answers. Just interesting conversations with kids from around the world.
Communication in Discussions Sessions
Speaking % in Andrew's Discussion session last week.
Reflection for Andrew: What does balanced communication look like?
Productive communication and effective teamwork go hand in hand. Because you were unable to attend a Discussion session last week, we can¡¯t provide a current analysis of your strengths and areas for growth in your communication skills. To ensure our feedback is timely and relevant, we focus on your most recent conversations during Discussions.
In Discussion sessions, you¡¯ll learn how to craft an educated opinion and express it civilly to peers from around the globe. We encourage you to attend upcoming sessions so we can help you develop your communication skills further.
This week¡¯s theme is ¡°Fair Play.¡± In games, fairness means both teams have the same opportunity to succeed. In discussions, there are no teams. But there can still be fairness. As part of this week¡¯s conversation, students will work to make sure all their team members have the opportunity to contribute.
As always, there are no right or wrong answers. But even so, there should be a fair chance for everyone to share their opinions.
Anyone who's on the path toward becoming a Supercollaborator is able to keep improving their skills and making course corrections. We look forward to seeing you at future Play + Discussion sessions, and we'll continue giving you feedback on your teamwork and communication skills.
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To the stars (and Mars),
Josh Dahn, cofounder
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