Gift and Goal - Team-style!

In our Robotics Teams, there are several main traits team members bring to the table - they may be strong at coding, an expert at building the robot, persistent troubleshooter, strong at manipulating the remote control, and 'grace under pressure' at competition. There may be other traits, but these are the main ones we highlight. At the first meeting, I will have all members introduce themself and state which of these they feel they are strongest at and the one trait that might be most difficult for them.

The trait they are strongest at will be their 'gift' to the team - meaning: they will help other members of the team with tips and strategies and help them become better at that trait. They become the team's expert in that trait.




The trait they might find most difficult becomes their 'goal' - meaning: they will work on that trait and seek the team's expert for tips to become better at that trait. They don't necessarily have to become experts, but they should make it a goal to improve.

I have found this system to help not only share strengths, but also to goal-set and invariably with everyone working together with their 'gifts' and 'goals', become a stronger team all the way around.

This is a great idea!