This document discusses communication styles between rookies and veterans on a competitive reality television show called The Gauntlet. It notes that the rookies had better teamwork and communication, supporting each other productively. In contrast, the veterans constantly screamed at each other, undermined teammates, and seemed intent on sabotaging each other. While competition can bring out negative behaviors, group projects in school and the workplace also see similar dynamics and emphasize the importance of cooperation, honesty, and respect between teammates.

1. ROOKIES VS VETERANS

2. Tone:- showing anger, sarcasm, or disinterest, skepticism

3. Words:- obscene language, shouting, being vague,

4. Body language:- cross your arms, roll your eyes, look withdrawn, slouching, insecure, not respecting personal space, no eye contactWays Not To Communicate

5. Ways To Communicate ProductivelyTone:- remain calm, express enthusiasm, be genuine, be supportive of teammates

6. Words:- be clear, use good manners, use active listening

7. Body language:- be natural, have good eye contact, good posture, smile and be engaging, be optimisticWho Made Themselves relevant and how

8. Productive ways to build team work?Rookies had better team work!CommunicationTeam MeetingsCoordination and Strategic Planning Encouraging Each OtherVeterans were constantly screaming at each otherControlling and telling others how to complete the taskSupporting Each otherVeterans seemed out to get each other the entire timeAssign Roles Choose Leaders – More than one leader at a time is not productive!

9. Destructive Things Done to Undermine someoneBLATANTThrowing team members into the GauntletPlans to throw matches in order to get rid of people on their own teamSUBTLEAlliances with two opponents without their knowledge of the other alliance (being “two-faced”)

10. Is it ever good to mislead?Misleading – giving the wrong idea or impressionIn the Gauntlet players always say they want to win and talk bigger than their game which falsely leads the team in the wrong direction

11. Being TruthfulIn the Gauntlet being truthful has its advantages and disadvantagesAdvantages: form trusting relationships, alliances, The Gauntlet has a room where players can tell the truth on how they feel about certain players and their performances – without the players being talked about hear or seeDisadvantages: dishonest people have to deal with more drama when the truth comes outNo one wants to be paired with a dishonest person in a mission because they might not give their full abilitySometimes we have to be blunt in telling the truth in order to let others know how you feel instead of holding back which could lead to mounted tension.