luke's Portfolio
Destination: Supercollaborator
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Endorsements
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luke's most recent reflection achievement
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Name: Endorsement: Dependable
Agree or disagree: Because you achieved this endorsement second, it is not your primary skill. Explain your reasoning.
luke's response: "am aways changing , and have some new things you can do!" Besides Synthesis, where else might this endorsement have value? Explain why. luke's response: "you can be happy every time , that's good" |
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We¡¯re excited to release our newest game, Ducks Amok (named by a Synthesis student during Game Design Camp). It¡¯s a game that works both types of thinking: you and your team will need to coordinate short-term plans, then switch your brains to discuss long-term strategy between rounds. But first, you need to learn the game. Because life¡¯s problems don¡¯t come with complete instructions. And neither do our games.
Be sure to check out the Teams Mission Brief for more details.
Be sure to check out the Teams Mission Brief for more details.
Communication in Game Sessions
luke's % of time speaking average in each game session
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Reflection for luke: What's the most effective way to share information with your team?
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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 83% of your available AP.
How are you using your AP to contribute to the team goals? |
| 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. |
| TEAMWORK ANALYSIS |
You¡¯ve been around Synthesis Teams long enough to know that good communication means more than just talking to your teammates.
It¡¯s about being thoughtful in the way we communicate: using teammates¡¯ names, being clear and specific, and asking clarifying questions. It¡¯s about speaking up and responding to others.
This month, we¡¯ll take a closer look at these important aspects of teamwork as we examine your productive communication skills.
Luke, here's what we observed about your teamwork skills during recent game sessions: You did a great job of keeping communication lively and engaging, often using your voice to stay connected with your teammates. This is evident in your supportive affirmations, like "You're the best!" and decision-confirming expressions, such as "Okay." These practices help maintain a positive team atmosphere and ensure that your teammates feel acknowledged. One way to grow even more is to work on providing more concise and clear communications during interactions, such as when asking for help or sharing ideas. For instance, you can focus on articulating your needs with specificity and avoiding repetitions, which will help your team respond more effectively. How does this contribute to effective teamwork? Clearly expressing thoughts and acknowledging others smoothly creates a stronger sense of unity and purpose, enabling your team to work together efficiently.
Observations based on your participation in game sessions in 4 of the past 4 weeks
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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 "Black Swan Events." When we talk about risk, it¡¯s generally in terms of likelihood. However, that¡¯s not always the best lens. A black swan event is a rare, unexpected event, but with a huge impact. It seems highly unlikely beforehand but seems obvious in hindsight. Last week, we introduced you to ¡°black swan events¡± in the first half, and in the second half, we asked you to wrestle with a real one: the YR4 asteroid with a fluctuating risk of hitting Earth in 2032.
Communication in Discussions Sessions
Speaking % in luke's Discussion session last week.
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Reflection for luke: How can you contribute to balanced communication with your team in Discussions?
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Luke, here¡¯s what we noticed about your communication during last week¡¯s Discussion session: One thing you did especially well was engaging in the conversation with enthusiasm and insightful ideas, like when you asked, "Why do you think someone might say, let it run free?" This shows your talent for sparking thoughtful discussion. Another great thing we saw was your ability to bring new perspectives, as seen in your comment, "You didn't need to leash it because someone is blind." To keep building your skills, one way to keep improving might be to make sure you give your teammates chances to share their thoughts, too. You might try asking them directly for their opinions or using their names, which could help create an even friendlier and more inclusive discussion for everyone.
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.
If your parent or guardian has any questions or comments about this email, tell them they can fill out this 1-minute survey to help us keep on improving our session feedback.
If your parent or guardian has any questions or comments about this email, tell them they can fill out this 1-minute survey to help us keep on improving our session feedback.
To the stars (and Mars),
Josh Dahn, cofounder
Josh Dahn, cofounder
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1500 Green Hills Rd 2nd Floor, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Thanks
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