Hi Lufei,
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's theme was
'information overload.' How can you manage extensive information to arrive at an optimal decision? 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
Lufei's % of time spoken during the discussion sessions last week
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All Session Speaking Average
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Reflection for Lufei: How does your voice % compare to the other participants?
Communication Analysis
Lufei, during the recent Discussion sessions we made some observations we would like to share with you about your communication abilities.
In previous sessions, you've shown that you can express your thoughts in a straightforward way, for instance with remarks like "Thank you, Joe." This simplicity is good, but sometimes your messages need more explanation so everyone understands what you mean. To improve, try to add a bit more detail when you share your thoughts. This will help make things clearer for everyone.
Your ability to listen to your teammates is shown in how you acknowledge what they say. Yet, to really be part of the conversation, you can try to respond to what others say with more than just simple acknowledgments. For example, instead of just agreeing, you could say what part of their idea you liked and why. This would show that you are thinking deeply about their words.
In the past, you've used personal stories which help show that you are trying to connect with your teammates. It's good to share things about yourself, but it's also important not to forget about what others are saying. Next time, you could ask your teammates questions about their own experiences. Questions encourage people to talk more and share their thoughts, which is good for group discussions. If you ask more questions, everyone in the group can learn more, and you will show that you are really listening and that you care about what your teammates have to say. We noticed that you haven't been asking many questions. Remember, asking questions is a key part of communicating well in a group. Keep working on this, and you'll keep getting better at being a part of discussions.
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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