Wenya's Portfolio
189/600
experience earned
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Endorsements
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Dependable:
0
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Insightful:
3
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Supportive:
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Wenya's most recent reflection achievement
As you continue sensemaking and learning our newest game, Ducks Amok, scenarios will become more complex, and choices will become more difficult. For example, the more cards your team plays on a duck, the stronger your control. However, the more cards you use to control a duck, the less cards you¡¯ll have left later. We also see this balancing act in the real world ¡ª attracting and keeping talent in businesses, investing time into relationships to keep them strong ¡ª so this week is not just a game, it¡¯s also practice for life.
Be sure to check out the
Teams Mission Brief for more details.
Communication in Game Sessions
Wenya's % of time speaking average in each game session
Reflection for Wenya: What's the most effective way to share information with your team?
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You use 53% 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 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.
Thank you for your attendance and participation in recent game sessions! We appreciate the way you often help maintain space for others to share their thoughts. It seems that you prioritize listening to understand over jumping in, and your listening skills contribute to effective teamwork. After all, communication isn¡¯t productive if people talk over each other. We think, though, that you could contribute a bit more proactively to the conversation. Remember, communication doesn¡¯t need to be lengthy to have an impact. It could be as simple as acknowledging a teammate with ¡°Will do¡± or congratulating them with ¡°Good game.¡± Short and simple? Yes. But also an effective communication technique. Consider trying it the next time you find yourself in a session.
Observations based on your participation in game sessions in 3 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
"Fallback Positions." When we make decisions, we hope things will go according to plan. But when they don¡¯t, we need ¡°fallback positions,¡± second- and third-level contingencies. Last week, you examined scenarios with three options. You didn't just choose ¡°the best¡± ¡ª you also arranged your two fallbacks. Why? Because getting in this habit isn¡¯t just helpful at Synthesis. It¡¯s a healthy habit for the rest of your life.
Communication in Discussions Sessions
Speaking % in Wenya's Discussion session last week.
Reflection for Wenya: How can you contribute to balanced communication with your team in Discussions?
Wenya, here¡¯s what we noticed about your communication during last week¡¯s Discussion session: One thing you did especially well was engaging actively with the conversation. For example, you said, "Okay, I would look at YouTube first and then I would call my parent," which shows your thoughtful participation and eagerness to contribute ideas. Another great thing was your effort to keep the conversation smooth and addressing miscommunications by saying, "I can't hear you clearly." That helped everyone stay on track! To keep building your skills, you might try using your teammates¡¯ names when agreeing or adding to their ideas, which can make them feel recognized and valued while also connecting the team even more. Great job, and keep it up!
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
