Meeting+norms

Meeting Norms
Address only one topic at a time.
 * new items are added to an ongoing list or
 * the person introducing the idea illustrates how her idea connects to the one being discussed.

Use only one process at a time.
 * facilitator guides the use of brainstorm, decision-making...

Achieve interactive and balanced participation.
 * pauses are used to ensure everyone "think time"
 * use strategies designed to promote interaction and balanced participation, such as different hats, think--pair--share, stickies

Use cognitive conflict productively.
 * speak respectfully to others, disagreeing with ideas rather than people
 * alternatives will be given if present ideas are disagreed with

Have all understand and agree to meeting roles.
 * follow protocols
 * revisit meeting norms
 * participants will engage in active listening, paraphrasing and clarifying for understanding