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
Martin's % of time speaking average in each game session
Reflection for Martin: How can you use your voice to manage tension on your team?
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You use your pops to build structures 0% of the time.
How does it impact your team when your pops aren't actively building?
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You contribute 25% of your teams¡¯ actions.
What contribution should each player make to the team?
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You use 84% 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.
Martin, here's what we observed about your teamwork skills during recent game sessions: One thing you did really well was taking the initiative in strategic planning, as shown by your decisive remarks like, "Get ready down left. I'll go to right defense," and "I'm gonna charge in the middle and take the risk." Your leadership in assigning roles is impressive, particularly when you said, "I'll be in charge of making metal balls," which shows clear goal-oriented thinking. Another great strength is your ability to motivate and encourage the team with humor and positivity, even in setbacks, like when you said, "We lost the game, whatever. That doesn't matter." A next step could be to enhance your shared decision-making by coordinating specific tasks with teammates more effectively; this includes aligning your efforts with theirs to ensure the whole team moves cohesively towards the goal. Why does this matter? It helps create an environment where everyone feels engaged and valued, ultimately leading to more successful teamwork. Keep up the good work, and keep practicing these skills!
Observations based on your participation in game sessions in 2 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 Martin's Discussion session last week.
Reflection for Martin: What's the best way to encourage balanced communication in Discussions?
Martin, here¡¯s what we noticed about your communication during last week¡¯s Discussion session: One thing you did especially well was explaining your ideas clearly and in detail, like when you shared your thoughts with, ¡°The good side is, well, you can have confidence and that can lead to a better score because you have confidence¡± which helped others understand your viewpoint. Another great thing we saw was your ability to notice how actions might affect your team, as you did by suggesting, ¡°So that might cause some tension, huh?¡± This shows how you think about team dynamics and include everyone's feelings. To keep building your skills, you might try directly inviting more of your teammates to share their opinions, especially by asking questions or making comments like, ¡°What do you think?¡± This can help ensure everyone feels heard and keep the conversation moving smoothly.
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
