Hi Martin,
On the journey to make any team you¡¯re on 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, you considered real-world scenarios from the worlds of business, science, literature, and art. For each scenario, you debated the question, 'Was their success due to good luck, or was it the result of hard work and talent?'
Here¡¯s some feedback on how you used your voice in the Discussion Sessions you attended:
Communication Data
Martin's % of time spoken during the discussion sessions last week
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All Session Speaking Average
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Reflection for Martin: How does your voice % compare to the other participants?
Communication Analysis
Martin, during the recent Discussion sessions we made some observations we would like to share with you about your communication abilities.
First of all, your ability to express your opinions is commendable, as seen in your comment, "I think it's 50% pure luck!" which was both spirited and expressive. However, while you have moments of clarity, there is also a tendency to elaborate excessively. This was evident when you spoke about your family's longevity; a more succinct approach would improve the ease with which your teammates follow your ideas. In the previous session, your readiness to direct the conversation was positive and conveyed a clear intention to contribute, as when you said, "Okay, so I'd like to branch past GPT." This illustrates your ability to add focused and relevant points when you stay on topic, and we encourage you to continue in this vein.
In terms of engaging with your teammates, your exchanges sometimes show a genuine attempt to connect, like when you echoed Parnika's sentiment with, "I still think it's a luck because..." yet, at times, your responses appear unrelated or interrupt the flow. This disjointed pattern of reply suggests a need to further refine how you build upon others' comments. Compared to the previous session, where there was a propensity to introduce new ideas prematurely, we recommend focusing on the development of ideas that are already on the table to foster more in-depth and cohesive conversations.
Lastly, your questions spark dialogues, but they could be more impactful if they followed a structured approach. Rather than introducing new threads, asking questions that relate directly to your teammates' comments or that dig deeper into the topic discussed can enhance understanding and maintain a cohesive group dynamic. Strive to craft inquiries that extend the conversation rather than redirect it, taking cues from what has just been discussed to cultivate a more inclusive and engaging group experience.
Anyone who knows how to make any team they¡¯re on better is able to keep improving their skills and correcting their errors. We look forward to seeing you at future Discussion Sessions and we¡¯ll continue giving you feedback on how you¡¯ve progressed in using your voice.
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