Tips for Contributing Meaningfully
Stay On Topic |
Ask Volleyball Questions |
An on topic comment is both related to the previous comment and important to the main idea of the conversation.
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A volleyball question is one that bounces around the group for a long time instead of falling flat right away.
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Tips for Working Well with Others
Inviting Others To SpeakThe most effective way to invite someone into the group is to say their name and to repeat the question for them.
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Helping the Group TransitionIf you notice the group is wrapping up, check in to see if everyone is ready to move on to the next topic.
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Adding OnIf everyone adds on to one topic of conversation, the group can get a big idea.
Refocusing The Group |
"You Can Go First"If someone starts talking at the same time as you, give them eye contact and say, "You can go first."
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