Talking over others

Some participants are naturally more vocal than others. And some might simply not be trained in proper group discussion etiquette. This can be prevented by establishing a “speak one at a time” rule at the beginning of your workshop. Also, allocate time for everyone to speak up, taking turns.

If, despite this rule, participants keep speaking over one another, you may gently remind them of your ground rule and ask them to wait their turn to speak. If things get chaotic, remove verbal contributions from everybody and opt for written contributions that equalize participation from the entire group.