Off-Topic Drift

The conversation has wandered somewhere interesting that isn't what you're here for. The tangent is usually worth something, which is exactly why cutting it feels wrong. Put it on the parking lot where everyone can see it survived, then steer back to the question on the wall.

Say this — right now

Great point - let's add to parking lot. Back to our main question...

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

Work the move

01Use visible parking lot board
02Acknowledge value of tangent
03Redirect with the objective in mind
04Schedule time for parking lot review

Next time —

Keep objectives visible throughout

Still in your hand

Conflict Brewing

Tension between participants

Groupthink

Everyone agreeing too easily

Unequal Participation

Some voices dominating

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Recognize the moment

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