Competition can cause two main outcomes: it can increase a team¡¯s drive and efficiency, or it increase a team¡¯s emotions and conflicts. Coaches will be looking for how teams handle mistakes, how they support each other through victories and losses, and how they manage their reactions to conflict. Your planet may not take the Proxima Prize this week, but if you practice these skills for 60 minutes, that¡¯s 100% a win.
Be sure to check out the
Teams Mission Brief for more details.
Communication in Game Sessions
Evan's % of time speaking average in each game session
Reflection for Evan: How can you use your voice to manage tension on your team?
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You use your pops to build structures 56% of the time.
How does it impact your team when your pops aren't actively building?
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You contribute 23% of your teams¡¯ actions.
What contribution should each player make to the team?
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You use 68% 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 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.
Evan, here's what we observed about your teamwork skills during recent game sessions: You show a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and a knack for motivating your teammates, as seen in your encouragement like, "We can do it. We're the team essence," which is fantastic for team morale. Another great thing you've done is your strategic planning, where you assigned roles showing your leadership qualities in organizing group efforts. One way to grow even more is by focusing on maintaining the team's shared objective throughout the game. It¡¯s important to ensure your comments and plans align with the team's goals consistently, which you can do by creating concise, game-focused strategies and steering clear of unrelated topics during play. Why is this important? Staying on task helps everyone work together more efficiently and makes sure the team is better prepared for success. Keep up the great work, and continue refining these skills!
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
"Hidden Costs." Every decision carries a hidden risk. Do you confront or stay silent? Lead or listen? Innovate or play it safe? The right choice isn¡¯t always obvious ¡ª but the wrong one has consequences. In life, leadership, and learning, trade-offs shape everything. So it isn¡¯t just what you choose; it¡¯s also what you sacrifice.
Communication in Discussions Sessions
Speaking % in Evan's Discussion session last week.
Reflection for Evan: What's the best way to encourage balanced communication in Discussions?
We¡¯re glad you were able to attend a Discussion session last week! We appreciate how you listened to your teammates¡¯ perspectives. Active listening is an important¨Cand sometimes undervalued!--part of good communication skills.
To take those skills to the next level, consider sharing your point of view a bit more proactively next time. If you¡¯re not sure how you feel about a topic, try asking a teammate a follow-up question or volunteering to read some of the slides aloud for the group. Your insights are valuable, and we look forward to learning more about your unique communication style in a future session.
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
