Hi Evan,
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 discussed the potential and pitfalls of the entertainment of tomorrow. From interactive movie theaters to holographic concerts, what are the risks in the future of fun? No right or wrong answers; just interesting conversations with kids from around the world.
Here¡¯s some feedback on how you used your voice in the Discussion Sessions you attended:
Communication Data
Evan's % of time spoken during the discussion sessions last week
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All Session Speaking Average
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Reflection for Evan: How does your voice % compare to the other participants?
Communication Analysis
Evan, during the recent Discussion sessions we made some observations we would like to share with you about your communication abilities.
We've observed that while you put forth efforts to communicate your ideas, getting your points across clearly and concisely can be challenging for you. When you said, "Because like we sooner or later have to move out to other planets. So why don't we move out now and like... We move out now and like we wouldn't like to do it later and we could expand more," your intention was understandable, but your message could have been more straightforward. In a previous session, you also struggled with clarity in statements like "The storm is storming, the storm is destroying the storm." Focusing on clearly explaining your ideas, without repetition or sidetracking, would help others grasp your points more easily.
Your participation shows you are willing to listen to your teammates, as we can see when you echoed a teammate's suggestion with "Yeah, I'll just do that." However, to engage more deeply with the group, it would be helpful for you to build on what others say instead of just agreeing. For example, after you hear an idea, you might talk about what you like about it, or how it could be put into practice, rather than just acknowledging it. This improvement would be a leap from the responses like "Technology. Technology." that you have provided previously, which were more about repetition and less about adding value to the conversation.
In terms of asking questions, there's an opportunity for you to ask ones that really dig into the topics being discussed. Your question, "Are you homeschool or school?" can help you get to know your teammates better but consider asking questions that relate more to the group discussion. This touches on the same point made in your earlier feedback, where your questions often circled around clarification. If you start asking questions that challenge your teammates or further explore the topic, you'll add an exciting layer to the conversation.
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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