Name turn-taking rules upfront

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The Rule

State how people should take turns (raise hand, chat queue, round-robin).

Why It Matters

Different cultures have different interruption norms.

Common Mistakes

  • Letting only the most vocal speak
  • No guidance leads to overlap
Pro Tip

Use a speaker queue and call on people by name.

This Rule Applies To:

Roles: Host / facilitator Moderator

Situations: All-hands meetings International teams Training sessions

Audiences: HR & L&D teams Managers & team leads Remote employees

Platforms: Universal

Organization Types: Cross-time-zone teams International teams