Joe has not spoken throughout the conversation.
If you chose the first answer: Great! This invites others to speak without singling any one person out.
If you chose the second answer: Careful. Some people can feel very uncomfortable being called on by name in a group discussion. Consider keeping the invitation to speak more general.
If you chose the second answer: Careful. Some people can feel very uncomfortable being called on by name in a group discussion. Consider keeping the invitation to speak more general.
Would those who have not had a chance to speak like to share their thoughts?
Joe, we haven't heard from you yet. What have you been thinking about?
Tenesha just finished sharing with the group her struggles with her parents, when Erica responds, “It sounds like you just need to learn to respect your elders.”
If you chose the first answer: Awesome! This reminds the group of the goal of the conversation without singling out one person.
If you chose the second answer: Careful with this wording. Singling Erica out can make her feel uncomfortable or tune out of the conversation.
If you chose the second answer: Careful with this wording. Singling Erica out can make her feel uncomfortable or tune out of the conversation.
May I remind the group that our aim today is to share more about our personal experiences and feel heard. We are not looking to make suggestions about how others should address these experiences
Erica, it's not really appropriate to be making assumptions about what others need to do.
Christopher has responded immediately to every question you have asked the group. Others are starting to look a little uncomfortable.
If you chose the first answer: Ok! This brings the focus back to the ground rules of providing space for all, without criticizing Christopher.
If you chose the second answer: Almost. Be careful not to sound like you are scolding, but just reminding participants of the ground rules of providing space for all.
If you chose the second answer: Almost. Be careful not to sound like you are scolding, but just reminding participants of the ground rules of providing space for all.
Thank you Christopher for your contributions so far. I want make sure we give everyone a chance to participate
Christopher, you have had something to say in response to every question. Let's make sure we let others respond.
In a public conversation about climate change, a professor from the nearby university starts sharing information about his research on climate change. Participants have asked questions but it’s clear the conversation is not going as intended.
If you chose the first answer: Not bad, but the other response is preferred as it invites the group to explore the topic more broadly.
If you chose the second answer: Yes! This gently brings the focus back to the broad topic.
If you chose the second answer: Yes! This gently brings the focus back to the broad topic.
While I appreciate your contributions, we're getting off track with our conversation. Let's go back to the question I asked the group.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, I want to circle back to the question we started with, as we have not had a chance to consider some of the other possible impacts.
Marguerite has responded to the last couple participant comments with biting sarcasm.
If you chose the first answer: Try not to make assumptions about others' experiences. Name the sarcasm or refer back to the ground rules instead.
If you chose the second answer: Great! This response offers empathy and invites more productive contributions.
If you chose the second answer: Great! This response offers empathy and invites more productive contributions.
Marguerite, I don't think others appreciate your sarcasm.
Marguerite, it sounds like you have some strong feelings about this. Would you be willing to share with us what you think should be done about this issue?