The group agrees on a plan.
Ten minutes later, a second conversation starts in the hallway. That is where the concerns, objections, and better ideas finally come out.
If those concerns matter, the group needs a chance to hear them before the decision is final.
A leader can make room by asking, “What are we overlooking?” or “Who sees a reason this may not work?” Then pause long enough for people to answer.
People will not always speak up in the meeting. But when the real discussion happens elsewhere every time, decisions lose the information they need.
What would help your team bring its honest concerns into the room?
