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
Wei's % of time speaking average in each game session
Reflection for Wei: How can you use your voice to manage tension on your team?
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You use your pops to build structures 66% of the time.
How does it impact your team when your pops aren't actively building?
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You contribute 32% of your teams¡¯ actions.
What contribution should each player make to the team?
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You use 73% 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.
Wei, here's what we observed about your teamwork skills during recent game sessions: You've shown a strong commitment to focusing on the game's objectives, frequently directing the team's attention with comments like "Please, can we just focus on it, please?" and emphasizing resource importance, such as "We need a battery for that." This demonstrates your ability to prioritize strategic elements crucial for success. Another great thing we saw was your initiative in decision-making and task allocation, as evidenced by, "At least one person works on batteries, okay?" This shows your attempt to organize the team effectively. One way to grow even more is to balance directive communication with more open-ended questions, which could engage your teammates and draw on their input, fostering a more inclusive and collaborative team environment. Why does this matter? Effective teamwork relies on the collective strengths and ideas of all team members, and incorporating their contributions can lead to even better outcomes. Keep up your focus, and aim to weave your teammates' insights into your strategic approach for an even stronger team collaboration!
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 Wei's Discussion session last week.
Reflection for Wei: What's the best way to encourage balanced communication in Discussions?
Wei, here¡¯s what we noticed about your communication during last week¡¯s Discussion session: One thing you did especially well was bringing thoughtful reflections and critical thinking into the conversation, like when you asked, "What if this is actually a friendly game?" This shows your great ability to introduce new ideas and engage deeply with the topics. Another great thing we saw was your ability to weave ideas together, as in "Why not a new friend? I see no problem," which shows an effort to build on what others have said. To keep building your skills, you might try using your teammates¡¯ names and asking them questions to show you're directly interested in their thoughts, making everyone feel more involved in the group¡¯s discussions. This small step can have a big impact on creating an inclusive environment where everyone¡¯s ideas are valued and heard.
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
