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 practiced examining two sides of an idea:
the point and the counterpoint. Good thinkers weigh counterpoints to their own ideas to make sure that all sides are considered. Did your points hold up to their counterpoints? 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.
In terms of clarity and conciseness, you often use short, fragmented phrases that make it difficult for your peers to fully understand your points. For example, you have used expressions like "Okay, and you will... What?" and "Okay, so..." without sufficient context. This approach can confuse your teammates and hinder clear communication. However, there are instances where you attempt to contribute reasoned arguments, such as saying, "It could be, but it could sell for a lot of money which can make more success." This shows that you have the potential to express more substantive thoughts when you expand on your ideas.
Regarding your engagement in conversations, your active listening appears to be inconsistent. For instance, you often agree with ideas presented by your peers without expanding on them, using phrases like "Yeah, this is a good idea. Yes, a good idea." This continues from earlier observations where you struggled to stay on topic and delve deeply into the discussion, reflecting a need to focus more closely on what is being discussed and to build on the ideas shared by others. Encouragingly, you sometimes display an intent to engage by using direct affirmations but to enhance your contributions, you could try to provide more detailed feedback or ask questions that show a deeper consideration of the topics discussed.
Lastly, your approach to empathy and perspective-taking shows room for development. Your responses generally consist of brief affirmations or generic reactions, such as using fragmented questions or statements that do not delve into the thoughts or emotions of others. To foster a more collaborative environment, try to engage more thoughtfully and considerately with the views of your peers. This effort can help to not only demonstrate your understanding but also enhance the overall conversation dynamics within your group. Continuing to work on these areas will greatly improve your effectiveness as a communicator in future 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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