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
Lufei's % of time speaking average in each game session
Reflection for Lufei: How can you use your voice to manage tension on your team?
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You use your pops to build structures 57% of the time.
How does it impact your team when your pops aren't actively building?
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You contribute 12% of your teams¡¯ actions.
What contribution should each player make to the team?
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You use 64% 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.
Lufei, here's what we observed about your teamwork skills during recent game sessions: One thing you did really well was in promoting shared decision-making and motivation, evidenced by your encouragement when you said, "Come on guys, you can do this," and further demonstrated your enthusiasm with "Yay! We won!" This shows you have a positive impact on team morale, which is crucial for keeping everyone focused on the goal. Additionally, your readiness to take on tasks like "I'm going to carry them to the big planets" reflects your willingness to play a supportive role in achieving team objectives. A next step could be to actively participate in strategic planning by setting clearer goals and assigning specific roles to team members. For example, you could start by saying something like, "I'll handle resource gathering while you focus on defense," to help the team work more efficiently. Why does this matter? By steadily contributing to planning and decision-making, you can ensure your team is aligned and aware of their tasks, which leads to more cohesive and effective teamwork. Keep up the great work with your encouraging spirit, and try involving yourself more in the planning stages to grow your collaboration skills even further!
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 Lufei's Discussion session last week.
Reflection for Lufei: What's the best way to encourage balanced communication in Discussions?
Lufei, here¡¯s what we noticed about your communication during last week¡¯s Discussion session: One thing you did especially well was expressing agreement and support for your teammates, like when you said, "I agree," which helps create a sense of teamwork. Another great thing we saw was your willingness to affirm ideas with comments like "Yeah, I'll give them a chance," which helps maintain positive group dynamics. To keep building your skills, you might try directly engaging with your teammates by using their names when you agree or ask questions. This will help you make more connections with their ideas and encourage even more engaging conversations. Keep up the great work, and have fun exploring new ways to share your thoughts!
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
