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ings anywayis to exchange ideas. If someone presents facts and sways your opinion, don't hesitate to change your position. That's not being wimpy; it's democratic. |
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Tip 400: Listen to what's going on. |
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Consider listening to be more than the absence of talking. It takes careful attention. And listening increases in difficulty as the number grows from one person to a group of individuals all competing for airtime. Listen and interpret so that you're not the one who's always asking for a repeat of issues already discussed and clarified. |
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Tip 401: Don't derail others' proposals while they're still on the track. |
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Follow what's going on before you propose something new. If you want to really upset a crowd, let a speaker propose an idea, with all the related facts and analysis, ask for discussion, and get just to the point of calling for a decision . . . and interrupt with a proposal of your own. Your insertion at the wrong time may derail the entire train of thought for the group. Pay attention to the logical process and avoid bringing up out-of-order proposals. After you get past the idea stage and into the proposing stage, let the first proposal work its way through the group discussion and be accepted or rejected before you toss your alternative out for evaluation. |
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Tip 402: Remain seated if you want to emphasize that you're tossing out ideas "Off the Cuff." |
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Bringing up an idea while seated plays down your forethought and preparation. It conveys that the ideas are spontaneous and relevant to the issue at hand. Your position says that you're on equal footing with the rest of the group and that you encourage give-and-take. As a result, you'll probably get feedback, pros and cons, agreement and disagreement. |
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Tip 403: Stand if you want to convey authority and/or underscore the importance of an issue. |
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When someone "rises to the occasion," the team generally settles back and lets him or her have the floor. The group dynamics change from an informal team discussion to formal presentation. A formal presentation says |
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