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
Winston's % of time speaking average in each game session
Reflection for Winston: Are you sharing information to help newer players train? If so, how?
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You use 80% 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.
Winston, 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 2 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 Winston's Discussion session last week.
Reflection for Winston: How can you contribute to balanced communication with your team in Discussions?
Winston, we¡¯re glad you were able to attend a Discussion session last week! We appreciate how you listened to your teammates¡¯ perspectives. Active listening is an important¨Cand sometimes undervalued!--part of good communication skills.
To take those skills to the next level, consider sharing your point of view a bit more proactively next time. If you¡¯re not sure how you feel about a topic, try asking a teammate a follow-up question or volunteering to read some of the slides aloud for the group. Your insights are valuable, and we look forward to learning more about your unique communication style in a future session.
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
