Data point: highlight the specific and avoid blur words that may be misinterpreted. Be specific about what actions we want to see increased or diminished.
Impact statement: what is the purpose connecting the data points?
Question: what is the essential question to create commitment instead of a monologue?
(Bonus) Ask for feedback regularly: “pulling feedback” allows for continuous learning.
Promoting conversation is not our highest decision-making achievement, rather curating a remarkable process is the goal. How do we enhance meaningful dialogue empowered by individual perspectives? What is the result of our current conversation ritual? Do we create a culture of inquiry and seek out the dark corners? Or do we defer to the convenience of routine?
John’s talk identifies three beliefs that hinder powerful conversation:
Dissent equals disloyalty
Criticism of an idea does equals criticism on and individual
Disagreement with consensus equals not being a team player
What if we insisted on a dynamic process and bold conversations before making remarkable decisions?
What-if-concepts 