List (in the order you would try them) as many techniques as you can think of for controlling speaking and interrupting by a highly dominant, compulsive speaker in your discussion group.
What will be an ideal response?
1. If possible, sit so such a person can easily be overlooked, such as beside you rather than across the table.
2. After a windbag has finished one point, cut in with a question to open the gate to other members, such as "What does anyone else have to say on this matter?"
3. Suggested group rules that no one make more than one point during a discussion, or interrupt anyone while he or she is still making a point.
4. In private, you might ask the dominant person to help you encourage others to speak up more often.
5. Ask someone to observe, count, and report how often and for how long each member speaks during a meeting.
6. Ask the person to participate more equitably or drop out of the discussion group. (1 point each, up to total of 6)
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