Communication

Encoding + Decoding

100

Who "Encodes" a message?

The Sender

200

!ACT!

Show us a non-verbal transmission medium

gesture or write 

300

How can you confirm your message was sent sucessfully?

The receiver accurately understood it

400

What is the full communication processes?

Sender has an idea -> encodes message -> chooses medium -> receiver gets the message -> decodes the message
(Bonus if Noise and Feedback are added) 

Verbal Communication

100

!ACT!

"I don't want to go to work because everyone is always judging me"
RESPOND with a PAIRING statement

Warmth, Friendship, support statements

200

!ACT! 

"I think you have been really unhelpful in this project"

RESPOND with a FIGHT STATEMENT 

Directly challenge others, argue, criticize, aggressive

300

!ACT!

Your girlfriend asked you why you didn't take out the garbage, yet you have logged another 6 hours in WOW.

RESPOND with an UNSCORABLE STATEMENT

Gibberish

400

!ACT! 

There is a an argument to either go with blue for branding or pink. The majority of the group wants to go with blue, but that looks a lot like a competitor. 

RESPOND with a DEPENDANCY STATEMENT 

Conform to the general mood of the group

Non-Verbal Communication

100

What is the most common non-verbal communication regularly called?

Body Language 

200

What are some examples of non-verbal communication? 

Smiling
Eye contact
Fidgeting
Body Movement
Physical Space

300

!ACT!

Use body language to show me that you are confused

╮ (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.) ╭

☉_☉

400

What are 3 out of the 5 posturing identity markers?

Physical Appearance
Personal Space/Office Decorations
Body Posture
Demeanor
Explicate Statements  

Virtual Communication

100

What is the biggest challenge for virtual communication?

Not being able to pick up on non-verbal cues

200

What is a trick suggested by Team 5 to check if someone is paying attention during a virtual interaction?

Change the subject to something unrelated

300

A new member has joined your virtual team. You realize they are very shy. How would you check in on their work and how they are settling in?

Check in regularly one on one with them and ask for frequent updates, and provide regular feedback

400

What links virtual teams through expertise and shared knowledge?

Knowledge Management Systems