[Al Skierkiewicz]

As a way of getting the team to show progress we have a competition every week. It is easy for us since I am working with 6 teams in the same room. Combine the competition with weekly goals (i.e. one mission or part of a mission) and spice it with stories or discussions about other things that relate to the mission. This years mission and playing mat are great for jump off discussions on underwater exploration and contour mapping underwater. Sometimes teams just aren't mature enough to get through everything but if they have learned and had fun, that is pretty good.