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Facilitate "Write Before Speak"

For every group decision: 3 minutes of silent individual writing before any discussion.

25 min Intermediate

Goal

Prevent "first-speaker effect" that caps the discussion, and surface introverts' views.

Steps

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Before discussion, pose: "What's your view on X?"

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You hear 3+ views that would have stayed buried.

Evidence base

School: Quiet / Group Decision Research

Founders: Susan Cain · Anita Woolley (2012)

Cain — Quiet (2012); Woolley's research in Science (2010) on team intelligence tied to turn-taking.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Facilitate "Write Before Speak"" take?

This exercise takes about 25 minutes, practiced in a group in a Social format.

When will I notice the effect of "Facilitate "Write Before Speak""?

You hear 3+ views that would have stayed buried. In the short term: After 4 such meetings, view diversity rises noticeably.

Is "Facilitate "Write Before Speak"" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Quiet / Group Decision Research (Susan Cain, Anita Woolley (2012)). Cain — Quiet (2012); Woolley's research in Science (2010) on team intelligence tied to turn-taking.

Is "Facilitate "Write Before Speak"" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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