Zunqi's Portfolio
Destination: Supercollaborator
2023/600 experience earned |
Endorsements
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Zunqi's most recent reflection achievement
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Name: Checkpoint 1
Thinking of your very first session of Synthesis, what three words would describe your experience? (No right answer here, just your opinion.)
Zunqi's response: "Confusing,Chaotic,Intense" What would you say is the main purpose of Synthesis? (No right answer here, just your opinion.) Zunqi's response: "To be a better teammate." How long do you think it will take you to reach Supercollaborator status? (No right answer here, just your opinion.) Zunqi's response: "4-5 months" |
| TEAMWORK METRICS |
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.
Be sure to check out the Teams Mission Brief for more details.
Communication in Game Sessions
Zunqi's % of time speaking average in each game session
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Reflection for Zunqi: Are you sharing information to help newer players train? If so, how?
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You use 86% 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 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.
Zunqi, here's what we observed about your teamwork skills during recent game sessions: One thing you did really well was maintaining an awareness of the team's objectives and keeping a focus on essential resources, as shown when you said, "Guys, we need ore, we need ore" and emphasized collecting clusters or resources. This knack for recognizing what the team needs is a big step in the right direction for effective collaboration. Another great thing we saw was your initiative in moving the team forward, like when you stated, "Okay guys, next step, beat green," which shows a clear focus on achieving collective goals. How does this contribute to effective teamwork? It ensures that everyone is aligned toward a common objective, which is crucial for success. A next step could be to balance your strategic contributions by also taking the lead in discussions about roles or devising plans together. This means not just identifying needs but also suggesting concrete strategies or solutions that engage the whole team and ensure everyone is on the same page. With practice, this can help you become an even more dynamic team player.
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 "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 Zunqi's Discussion session last week.
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Reflection for Zunqi: How can you contribute to balanced communication with your team in Discussions?
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Zunqi, here¡¯s what we noticed about your communication during last week¡¯s Discussion session: One thing you did especially well was asking questions like, ¡°The young. What do you guys think?¡± which shows your interest in hearing from your teammates and helps keep everyone included. Another great thing we saw was when you acknowledged a teammate directly with, ¡°[Teammates]? What do you guys think?¡± This effort highlights your respect for others' ideas and your ability to encourage participation. To keep building your skills, you might try expanding your responses by adding more details or explaining your thoughts further. This can make your contributions even more enriching and help the conversation grow. Keep up the great work, and continue being curious and engaged!
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
Josh Dahn, cofounder