Trigger / When to Use
Heads nodding, but the room doesn't mean yes
Quick Response
Before we lock this in: fist-to-five - show me how confident you are in this decision. Anything under three, I want to hear the concern.
Detailed Tips
- Never read silence as agreement - check with written or anonymous input
- Normalize dissent: "If you're not 100% in, now is the time"
- Read anonymous concerns aloud so they're owned by the group
- If reservations surface, pause: "What would make this feel solid?"
Prevention
Frame constructive disagreement as a strength early; avoid vague "does everyone agree?"
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