During this Robotics season, I learned a few lessons that I think will continue to guide our team. The first is the importance of managing time. There were several phases in which the team was not able to make significant progress because of a lack of drive and leadership in the necessary areas. In addition, the team underwent a struggle of systematically progressing from the design to construction phases that will be valuable for future experiences, as we now know the importance of deciding a sound design before trying to actually begin building. I was primarily involved in the construction of the robot and mechanical early stages, and gained valuable experience using different tools and teaching others how to use them. This helped me gain key leadership skills, which I think will help me take a larger role next year in ensuring that the build season is more efficient and successful.
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