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Question round before close

Before a meeting ends, the chair explicitly invites questions, concerns and missing perspectives, allowing a few beats of silence before moving on. The small pause helps quieter voices enter the discussion.

Inspired by:

CIPD / cross-sector practice

Growth Culture Element: 

Accountability

Growth Culture Subcomponents:

Psychological Safety, Feedback & Voice

Why it matters:

Normalises speaking up and makes challenge easier in routine moments.

Who can implement:

Leaders, Managers, Teams

How to get started:

Start this week by doing: introduce one small change aligned to this habit and observe the effect in your next team or leadership meeting. Capture what changes after 2 cycles.

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