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Facilitating extended discussions

Understand each item before testing yourself. Choose honestly whether it already feels familiar or needs practice.

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So far, we seem to agree that…

Summarise shared ground.

Example

So far, we seem to agree on the goal but not on how quickly to pursue it.

Connect contributions, manage turns, redirect focus, and close a sustained discussion collaboratively.

So far, we seem to agree that…
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Summarise shared ground.
So far, we seem to agree on the goal but not on how quickly to pursue it.
That connects to…
Phrase
Link contributions.
Yes. That connects to Omar’s earlier point about limited resources.
Before we move on,…
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Protect the current focus.
Before we move on, could we hear Maya’s view on the timing?
Could we hear…’s view?
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Invite a quieter speaker.
Before we move on, could we hear Maya’s view on the timing?
Shall we identify the next step?
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Move toward a useful close.
My sense is that a gradual start addresses both concerns. Shall we identify the first practical step?