Individual Retrospective – Cross-Cultural Communication

[linahKhayri]

Helloo team 👋,

Please use this thread to share your individual learning retrospectives for this milestone: Cross-Cultural Communication
Take a moment to reflect on:

• 🧠 What you learned

• ✅ What went well

• ⚠️ What could be improved

and add a brief reflection here!

🔔 Note: Your responses will be compiled into our retrospective file, so please share thoughtfully.

[salihakalender]

Saliha Saadet Kalender
🧠 What you learned
I learned how to work effectively in a cross-cultural team and how important it is to communicate clearly when there are time differences and knowledge gaps.

✅ What went well
We became a supportive and collaborative team. Teammates were always willing to help each other, and we managed to keep a positive atmosphere throughout the process.

⚠️ What could be improved
We need to be more mindful of time differences to avoid miscommunication. Personally, I need to improve my technical knowledge to contribute more confidently.

[Adamx090]

Salih Adam

🧠 What you learned

• I learned the importance of proper time management while juggling multiple commitments, and how finding the right balance can significantly improve my performance.

✅ What went well

• The team introduction went smoothly. We got along well, and everyone seems supportive, willing to help, and brings the right energy to the group.

⚠️ What could be improved

• I could improve my responsiveness to tasks and ensure that group-related tasks are completed in a timely manner, giving others the opportunity to provide their input.

[FalaqMajeed]

🧠 What you learned

• Setting norms early helps prevent miscommunication later on

✅ What went well

• We all contributed to the documentation and it went soomth and respectful.

⚠️ What could be improved

• We didn’t really stay active in updating each other on how our parts were going—it felt like once the task was assigned, the follow-up kind of faded.

[linahKhayri]

🧠 What I learned
Clear and inclusive communication is key in a diverse team.

✅ What went well
We adapted to each other’s styles and used tools effectively.

⚠️ What could be improved
Setting clearer expectations from the start.

💭 Reflection
Great start and I'm loving this experience with my group! I learned a lot and felt the power of diverse teamwork.

[ObayCipher]

🧠 What You Learned

• Learned how to extract key ideas from others’ drafts by putting myself in their shoes.

• Understood that we learn from each other and complement each other’s strengths.

✅ What Went Well

• The process of finding a common ground helped us get started on the project effectively.

⚠️ What Could Be Improved

• There was some delay in handling certain parts, but we managed to complete everything on time.

💭 Reflection

• Starting naturally and breaking down initial barriers made collaboration easier.

• When the team got to know each other, it helped us complete tasks more smoothly.