When this is the room
Group can't commit to a decision
Decision Paralysis
The group has been circling the same options long enough that no new information is arriving. More discussion won't break this, a structure will. Dot vote it down to a short list, put a deadline on the call, and ask people what would actually help them decide.
Say this — right now
"Let's dot-vote on top 3 options, then discuss the winner."
Word for word is fine. The room won't know.
Work the move
- 01Use structured decision methods (dot voting, 2x2 matrix)
- 02Set a decision deadline
- 03Ask "What would help you decide?"
- 04Consider "good enough for now" approach
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