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I’m often asked for techniques to engage team members who are quiet in meetings.
Try this: At the beginning of the meeting, set expectations with this ground rule:
Silence = Agreement.
Silence doesn’t mean, I’m thinking about it, I’ll get back to you, or I’m multi-tasking; it means I’m in!
Then go around the room and get their agreement to the rule.
If it’s a virtual meeting, either go around the virtual room and ask their thoughts by name or have a group text, IM, Google Hangout or WebEx to give team members a chance to write their question or comment.