CHAPTER 8

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Guardrails for Groups

You will have much more success getting a group to reach agreement if you adhere to my process for reviewing names rather than doing it haphazardly.

Guardrails for Groups How to Present the Names

While it sounds counterintuitive, the key to building consensus is to avoid, initially, discussing the names in a group. Instead, distribute the name list to individual stakeholders, so they can review the names independently. This allows the team to enjoy the names without the trepidation and intimidation that can occur during a group presentation. This way, everyone can have a fair say. You can meet as a group after everyone ...

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