Collect input without dominance

Collect input without dominance: guided practice

Separate idea collection from evaluation so speed and volume do not control the options.

Use paper or a free local text editor. This is an original fictional practice case; do not submit its records to a real service. Start this lesson with these facts, even if an earlier variation changed them. Four fictional members: Jo proposes games; Ren proposes a walk; Alex prefers drawing; Kim has not spoken and prefers written input. Use two minutes of private idea writing, then one idea per person in a round. Passing is allowed. Critiques wait until all ideas are recorded.

1. 1. Prepare the round

   Write the collection rule and a written-input option.

   You should see: Two minutes private writing; one contribution each; pass or write instead of speaking.

   Different formats widen participation without requiring disclosure.

2. 2. Capture ideas

   Record all three named activities and Kim’s written idea: cooperative puzzle.

   You should see: Games, walk, drawing, cooperative puzzle.

   Recording before judging prevents early ideas from crowding out later ones.

3. 3. Handle dominance

   Draft a response when Jo starts a second long speech.

   You should see: We have your idea recorded; let’s finish the first round before returning to comments.

   The intervention protects the agreed process rather than attacking Jo.

4. 4. Check completeness

   Count members with an offered input route and options captured.

   You should see: Four members have an input route; four options are recorded.

   A silent person should not automatically be counted as agreeing.