• Sustained focus. Their biggest barrier wasn’t brainpower — it was staying engaged long enough to complete each step. Practicing structured roles (searcher, decoder, tester) can anchor engagement. • Communication during puzzles. Several delays came from entering codes incorrectly or misunderstanding someone’s idea. Slowing down to verify and repeat instructions would’ve saved time. • Shared involvement. A few members participated lightly or inconsistently. Encouraging everyone to touch a puzzle, test a theory, or own a task builds shared responsibility. • Pacing & patience. When progress slowed, some players checked out. Building comfort with frustration is a key part of teamwork development. What This Means for Your Development This is a group with talent scattered all over the room. When their attention aligns, they’re powerful. The next phase of their growth is learning to stay engaged, communicate clearly, and distribute the mental workload . They have the ingredients — they’re just learning how to cook together. Individual Growth Statements (MJ, Rodney, Sori, EJ, Sam, Bilal, Jay, Uzi, Jakyre) MJ – The Advanced Problem Solver Your brain is built for complexity. Puzzles that slow others down, you attack with confidence. Your next step is teaching others your process. When you elevate the team’s logic, you shift from great teammate to game-changer leader.
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