Communication Data

Martin's % of time spoken during the discussion sessions last week

Tue, Apr 30

Thu, May 2

All Session Speaking Average

25%

50%

75%

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.

In the area of expressing your thoughts, there is noticeable fluctuation in the clarity and directness of your contributions. For instance, your question, "What do you think is totally overrated?" supports initiating dynamic discussions, but at times, the clarity of your statements can detract from the productivity of the dialogue. Comparing this to your previous interaction where you proposed, "Okay, so I'll invent time travel," it seems your ability to engage the group with exciting ideas persists; however, ensuring these ideas clearly tie into the ongoing discussion could improve the overall effectiveness of your communication. Striving for greater clarity and relevance in your statements will help maintain the focus and flow of group discussions.

Your active participation in discussions is evident when you promptly recognize and respond to your peers, as seen when you noted, "Oh, here's Jack," which helps in maintaining group cohesion. Nonetheless, there are opportunities to deepen your engagement with the topics brought up by others. Previously, you showed some improvement in connecting with your teammates' ideas, but continuing to focus on and develop this aspect of your dialogue can greatly enhance the richness of the discussions. Listening more intently and then building upon the comments of others will demonstrate a stronger grasp of the subject matter and promote a more inclusive and expansive conversation.

With respect to questioning and perspective-taking, you effectively use questions like, "How many hours would you need to sleep before you start sleeping?" to invite participation, though refining these questions to align more closely with the discussion's core themes could lead to more substantive exchanges. Additionally, your attempts at understanding diverse viewpoints, as shown in your symbolic interaction regarding an alien scenario, highlight your beginning to consider perspectives other than your own. Building on this, as suggested in earlier feedback, by nurturing a deeper empathy and actively incorporating your teammates¡¯ viewpoints into your responses will not only enrich the group's experience but also your own understanding of diverse perspectives.