Blank Stares

You asked the question and got nothing back: no hands, no eye contact, just quiet. Usually the question was too big, too vague, or too early, not that nobody has an answer. Give more silence than feels comfortable, then make the question easier to answer with an example or a minute in pairs first.

Say this — right now

Rephrase, give example, or switch to pair-share first.

Word for word is fine. The room won't know.

Work the move

01Give more think time (count to 10)
02Rephrase the question more simply
03Provide an example answer
04Use "Think-Pair-Share" technique

Next time —

Prepare questions with examples ready

Still in your hand

Question Overload

Too many questions at once

Losing the Room

General disengagement

Breakthrough Moment

Group has key insight

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How the cards work

Recognize the moment

Each card is triggered by a specific challenge you're watching unfold in the room — a silence, a dominator, a stalled decision.

Pull the move

Each card gives you an exact phrase to say, plus detailed tips and a prevention strategy for next time.

Take action

Use the quick response on the spot, or choose an alternative that fits your room. Back on track in seconds.