Decisions have consequences. That¡¯s easy to understand. What¡¯s harder is anticipating and responding to the
consequences that are more hidden. This week, Proxima scenarios will include ¡°hidden benefits¡± ¡ª but are they worth the cost of investigation? It¡¯s something teams will have to navigate and discuss.
Be sure to check out the
Teams Mission Brief for more details.
Communication in Game Sessions
Ethan's % of time speaking average in each game session
Reflection for Ethan: How does your speaking % compare to the average of all students?
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You complete 80% of your attempted passes.
How well are you coordinating with your teammates?
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You use your pops to build structures 53% of the time.
How does it impact your team when your pops aren't actively building?
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You contribute 20% of your teams¡¯ actions.
What contribution should each player make to the team?
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If you notice that some of your teamwork data is missing or showing at 0%, it is because you have not attended a recent session featuring this game.
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You¡¯ve been around Synthesis Teams for a while, so you know that good teamwork means more than just participating in the game and communicating with your teammates.
It involves cooperative planning, coordinating roles, and shared decision-making. It¡¯s about including everyone and checking in on progress toward the team¡¯s goals.
This month, we¡¯ll take a closer look at these important aspects of teamwork as we examine your
goal-oriented collaboration skills.
Ethan, here's what we observed about your teamwork skills during recent game sessions: You excel at maintaining focus on objectives, using reminders like ¡°Let¡¯s just try to get the ball first¡± and ¡°We need one more ball, very ball¡± to keep your team goal-oriented. This is important because it helps maintain momentum and ensures everyone is working towards the same target. Another great thing we saw was your initiative in assigning roles, evident when you say, ¡°I¡¯ll go offense for the one pointer.¡± This shows your willingness to take on specific tasks and contribute actively to team goals. One way to grow even more is to enhance clarity and consistency in your strategic planning. For example, when you give instructions like ¡°[Teammate]! To the... to the... to the magnet!¡± try to provide complete details to ensure everyone understands the plan. How does this contribute to effective teamwork? By offering clear and structured guidance, you can help create a more cohesive and successful team environment. Keep up the great work and continue honing your strategic input for even greater impact!
Observations based on your participation in game sessions in 4 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
"Supercollaborator Training." To graduate as a Supercollaborator is the highest honor at Synthesis. After a final interview, students receive a personal letter of recommendation from our co-founders to bring to any job interview or school application. It¡¯s not easy ¡ª consider it a black belt in collaborative problem-solving. Last week was a training session: six scenarios from the world of Synthesis. How would a supercollaborator work through them?
No right or wrong answers; just interesting conversations with kids from around the world.
Communication in Discussions Sessions
Speaking % in Ethan's Discussion session last week.
Reflection for Ethan: How does your speaking % compare to others in your group?
Ethan, here¡¯s what we noticed about your communication during last week¡¯s Discussion session: One thing you did especially well was actively participating by initiating topics and asking questions, like when you said, "What is the most unusual thing you've ever seen?" ¡ª this really encouraged everyone to join in and share. Another great strength was how you directly addressed your teammates, such as when you mentioned, ¡°[Teammate], yeah, I'm here,¡± which shows your willingness to connect with others. To keep building your skills, you might try focusing on creating more detailed responses and providing clearer transitions between ideas. This could help organize your thoughts and maintain the conversational flow when you say, ¡°So the team do this strategy even if they resolve it all.¡± By doing this, your communication could become even more engaging and effective!
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 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
