Trigger / When to Use
Senior leader's opinion silences everyone else
Quick Response
Thanks for that perspective, [Name]. Before we build on it, I want to hear from folks who haven't spoken - [quiet person], what's your read?
Detailed Tips
- Collect ideas anonymously (stickies, polls) before the senior voice weighs in
- Use "everyone speaks before anyone speaks twice"
- Separate idea generation from decision-making phases
- Keep senior leaders out of breakouts or pair them with emerging voices
Prevention
Brief the senior person beforehand: your role is to listen and build, not lead with your answer
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