The Real Deal: Testing Contestants' Ability to Perform Under Pressure
As part of the Marshmellow Challenge, we tested our contestants' innovation and teamwork skills under pressure. Groups of four contestants each had 12 minutes to build the tallest free-standing structure out of 20 sticks of spaghetti, one yard of tape, one yard of string, and one marshmallow. This was a high stakes challenge and we purposely grouped our entrepreneurs with personalities that may conflict. Moreover, this challenge is scored with expectations that all the groups will be able to raise their free standing structure.
The Real Deal contestants Shelly, Siddhi, Jesse and Subodh work together to create the tallest tower. Will they succeed? To find out, watch the episode.
Nikhil, Wilma, Vaibhav and Swapnil seems patient enough. Will this set them apart or keep them from finishing the task on time. The Real Deal Kartik is seen here observing them quietly.
According to psychologists, the Marshmallow task determines the ability of a team to think about results before they act upon their plan. This team seems to be lagging a tad bit in this area.
