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The art of calling out room dynamics (2024)
Discover how naming what's happening in the room can defuse tense meetings, improve team dynamics, and elevate your leadership skills. Learn practical tips from an experienced tech leader on using this powerful communication technique to transform difficult conversations and drive better outcomes.
Unproductive Circular Arguments: The discussion goes in endless loops, with people restating the same points over and over, hoping repetition will somehow change minds. We’re all so caught up in our own perspectives and agendas that we forget to take a step back and acknowledge the collective experience happening in the room. “Are we still aligned on our goals here?” invites reflection better than “We’ve lost sight of our goals.” Focus on Collective Experience: Use “we” language to reinforce the idea that you’re all in this together.
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