Questions
How Roomy Questions Invite Fuller Answers Without Pressuring Anyone
Roomy questions give people more choice in how they respond. Learn when to open or narrow a prompt, avoid assumptions…
The reading room
All pieces
Browse pieces on prompts, formats, listening, questions and reflection. Each one takes up a distinct part of how people think together.
Formats
Pair First or Open the Floor? Two Ways to Begin a Group Discussion
Choose how to begin a group discussion by weighing available time, speaking comfort and the kind of first response you…
Formats
Turn-Taking Discussion Formats for Groups That Need a Clear Sequence
A turn-taking discussion format gives groups a clear route through a conversation, so ideas can be heard without…
Listening
The Advice Reflex: When a Story Needs Listening, Not a Solution
The advice reflex can turn a personal story into a problem to solve. A simple check-in helps you hear whether someone…
Prompts
A Question Jar for a Quiet Gathering
A question jar for a quiet gathering gives guests a gentle way to begin, choose their level of participation and…
Our point of view
A conversation is made by everyone in it.
A well-chosen question can open a door, but attention keeps it open. We look at the formats and small gestures that help an exchange feel shared.