CLP I: Session 2

Teamwork: Building Emotional Intelligence Within a Team

Agenda
0:00-0:05: Agenda and introduction to outcomes 0:05-0:07: Introduction to the definition of emotional intelligence 0:07-0:10: Required reading, Building the Emotional Intelligence of Groups 0:10-0:15: Team discussion about Building the Emotional Intelligence of Groups 0:15-0:20: Class discussion about Building the Emotional Intelligence of Groups 0:20-0:25: Overview of the Marshmallow Challenge rules 0:25-0:43: Marshmallow Challenge 0:43-0:48: Measurement of structures and identify the tallest structures 0:48-0:55: Brief class discussion about the "best practices" of the Marshmallow Challenge 0:55-1:01: Video, Marshmallow Challenge TedTalk 1:01-1:10: Class discussion about the Marshmallow Challenge 1:10-1:13: Recap of outcomes and tie back to the Give a Spit Challenge 1:13-1:15: Brief overview of the next session

Outcomes
As a result of the Teamwork Session, students who participate will:
Gain a general understanding of the importance of emotional intelligence within teams Gain a general understanding of the importance of prototyping in project development Gain a general understanding of the importance of identifying assumptions made in a project

Emotional Intelligence Definition

The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically

Source: Emotional Intelligence. (n.d.). In Google. Retrieved September 16, from https://www.google.com/search?q=define+emotional+intelligence&ie=utf-8&oe=utf8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

Discussion Questions
Why should teams build their emotional intelligence (EI)? What are some challenges of building group EI? What norms might you apply in your teams to build EI? How might you exhibit high levels of EI in the Give a Spit Challenge?

Key Takeaways
1. High levels of emotional intelligence build trust, group identity, and group efficacy 2. Perspective-taking and self-evaluation are essential for building group emotional intelligence 3. Teams and individuals with high levels of EI will be able to build stronger external relationships through more effective methods of communication

Marshmallow Challenge Rules

Build the tallest freestanding structure The entire marshmallow must be on top of the structure Use as much or as little of the kit. The team cannot use the paper bag as part of their structure Teams are free to break the spaghetti and cut up the tape and string to create new structures The Challenge lasts 18 minutes

Timer
You have 18 minutes

Discussion Questions
What strategy did the team with the tallest structure use and why was it effective? How did the team with the tallest structure make its decisions? Why were some strategies not effective? How did other teams make decisions? What would teams have done differently if they had a second chance?

TedTalk
Tom Wujec, Fellow at Autodesk Marshmallow Challenge

Discussion Questions
Why is prototyping more important than planning in the Marshmallow Challenge? Why is it important to identify the assumptions we make about elements of a project, such as the weight of the marshmallow? Why might emotional intelligence be beneficial in the Marshmallow Challenge? Why might you spend more time prototyping strategies in the Give a Spit Challenge versus "planning"? What are some assumptions that you may want to examine more closely before beginning the Give a Spit Challenge?

Key Takeaways
1. Prototyping/experimenting is more important than developing the perfect plan 2. Assumptions can often lead to incorrect strategies 3. Teams with high levels of EI typically perform better 4. Teams may want to consider prototyping social media strategies for the Give a Spit Challenge

Outcomes Recap
As a result of the Teamwork Session, students who participate will:
Gain a general understanding of the importance of emotional intelligence within teams Gain a general understanding of the importance of prototyping in project development Gain a general understanding of the importance of identifying assumptions made in a project

Give a Spit Challenge Tie-in

How might you apply emotional intelligence, prototyping, and teamwork skills in the Give a Spit Challenge?

Next Session
Session 3 Teamwork: Communication Within a Team Location: CLP I classroom Required reading: Leveraging the Power of Nonverbal Communication