Ethan's Portfolio
750/600
experience earned
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Endorsements
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Dependable:
7
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Insightful:
9
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Supportive:
18
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Ethan's most recent reflection achievement
Name: Checkpoint 3
Team mindset: collaborating, comfort with new people, being curious, being dependable, helping others.//Communication: speaking, listening, negotiating, resolving conflicts, being supportive.//Problem solving: working through confusion, being adaptable, recovering from mistakes, making and executing plans.//Which of these three domains is your strongest?
Ethan's response:
"Team Mindset"
Which one do you think you need to improve in?
Ethan's response:
"Problem Solving"
The hard part: actually doing something about it. What is your goal to improve? What will you try? How will you know if you succeed? // (This goal will be the focus of Checkpoint 4.)
Ethan's response:
"My goal is to improve myself on problem-solving because my team often get chaotic because we can't solve a problem in the game, but I am good at calming people down, so the conflict doen't last that long"
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You'll face a tough choice this week: two of this week's maps will return
next week for the Polis Prize, but you won¡¯t know which ones. So is it better for your teams to train on the specific maps? Or is it better to focus on the teamwork skills needed to beat any map? It¡¯s a game within a game, a long-term strategy, and a complex problem. In other words, just another week at Synthesis.
Be sure to check out the
Teams Mission Brief for more details.
Communication in Game Sessions
Ethan's % of time speaking average in each game session
Reflection for Ethan: Are you sharing information to help newer players train? If so, how?
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You use 74% 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.
Ethan, here's what we observed about your teamwork skills during recent game sessions: One thing you did really well was showing a genuine enthusiasm for leading and motivating your team, as seen in your encouragement, ¡°Let's make it count!¡± and your strategic suggestions like ¡°You can take over Vega and I'll take over Hades.¡± Your focus on team goals is evident through your active engagement and resource-oriented strategies, demonstrating a strong understanding of achieving shared objectives. A next step could be to refine your approach to shared decision-making by including more collaborative discussions. Asking teammates for their input and incorporating their ideas more frequently, rather than only offering directives, can create a more inclusive environment and foster stronger team cohesion. Why is this important? Because collaboration and inclusive decision-making enhance team synergy and lead to more successful and fun gaming experiences. Keep up the fantastic energy and continue building on these skills to become an even more effective team leader!
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
"How to Win Friends and Influence Ducks." Dale Carnegie wrote
How to Win Friends and Influence People in 1936. Last week, nearly 90 years later, we returned to key concepts of the book ¡ª respect, authenticity, and dealing with mistakes ¡ª to see if things have changed, or remained constant. .
Communication in Discussions Sessions
Speaking % in Ethan's Discussion session last week.
Reflection for Ethan: How can you contribute to balanced communication with your team in Discussions?
Ethan, here¡¯s what we noticed about your communication during last week¡¯s Discussion session: One thing you did especially well was showing enthusiasm and being actively involved in the conversation; this was clear when you said, ¡°I agree,¡± and frequently shared your thoughts, such as, ¡°Because I'm going to, that's going to let people think.¡± You also made an effort to greet and acknowledge your teammates, which is a great way to foster a friendly and welcoming environment. To keep building your skills, one way to improve is to try connecting your ideas smoothly to what was said before. This can keep the conversation flowing without interruptions and make your ideas shine even brighter. Keep up the great work, and remember that adding clear transitions between topics can make your communication even stronger!
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
