Conflict Brewing

Nobody is shouting, but the temperature has changed: shorter answers, pointed questions, people going quiet. Ignoring it doesn't make it go away, it just moves it out into the hallway. Say out loud that there are different views in the room, then slow down and get each one understood before anyone has to defend it.

Say this — right now

I'm sensing some different perspectives. Let's pause and understand each position.

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

Work the move

01Acknowledge the tension openly
02Separate positions from interests
03Take a break if emotions are high
04Reframe as opportunity for deeper understanding

Next time —

Establish psychological safety at start

Still in your hand

Groupthink

Everyone agreeing too easily

Off-Topic Drift

Discussion wandering

Unequal Participation

Some voices dominating

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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

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