Hi Zijun,
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 examples of irreversible decisions in the worlds of music, art, business, and technology. What happened to people and businesses who crossed the point of no return?
Here¡¯s some feedback on how you used your voice in the Discussion Sessions you attended:
Communication Data
Zijun's % of time spoken during the discussion sessions last week
All Session Speaking Average
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Reflection for Zijun: How does your voice % compare to the other participants?
Communication Analysis
Zijun, during the recent Discussion sessions we made some observations we would like to share with you about your communication abilities.
Your ability to express your ideas clearly could be seen when you said, "I'm playing on the middle. I'm not too risky and not too great." This shows you know how to get your point across. But sometimes, you tend to be short and don¡¯t give much detail, which might make it a bit hard for others to fully grasp what you¡¯re saying. It would be helpful to flesh out your points a little more. For instance, you could talk about why you would choose to play it safe and how you anticipate it could affect the outcome. More detail can offer your teammates better insight into your thoughts and strategies and can lead to a more meaningful conversation.
As for paying attention and getting involved in what others say, you seem to be keeping up, as indicated by responses like ¡°Yeah.¡± Though this is good, it would be even better to show you're really thinking about their ideas by adding your own thoughts to theirs. It¡¯s not just about nodding along; it¡¯s about engaging in a way that shows you're really pondering what's been said. This could look like discussing points raised by your teammates and explaining how they influence your own thoughts or decisions. This really helps everyone in the group feel heard and understood and makes the discussion richer for everyone involved.
When you¡¯re asking questions, you¡¯re on the right track to getting people to explain more and dig deeper into the topic. That¡¯s a great skill. Yet, your questions could often encourage even more discussion. And while you have been neutral and nice in the way you consider what others say, showing more openly that you get where they're coming from can make the conversation more connected and collaborative. By reflecting on others' thoughts and feelings, you not only show you care about what they're saying but also encourage a conversation where everyone¡¯s views are explored and valued.
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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