{"id":108881,"date":"2023-07-24T14:16:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T18:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=108881"},"modified":"2023-07-28T09:28:47","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T13:28:47","slug":"small-group-discussion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/small-group-discussion\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Resolve Issues in a Small Group Discussion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you need to have an intimate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/group-conversation\/\">conversation with a group<\/a> of friends or a work team? How can you guide a small group discussion?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Susan Scott&#8217;s conversation models in <em>Fierce Conversations<\/em> is intended to be used for intimate conversations with one or a few people. Its purpose is to find the root of an issue and surface effective and sustainable solutions by uncovering other peoples&#8217; truths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To structure your small group discussion according to this model, take the following steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-succinctly-explain-the-issue\">Step #1: Succinctly Explain the Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your opening statement in a small group discussion must be succinct while providing the necessary details for the other person to fully understand the issue<\/strong>. You should express your desire to discuss the topic, provide an example to illustrate the issue, explain how it\u2019s impacting you emotionally and why the issue is important, acknowledge any role you\u2019ve played in the issue, and express your desire to solve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, \u201cI\u2019d like to talk about your mental health. You seem very emotional lately\u2014for example, when you yelled at me yesterday for forgetting to buy milk. That startled me and made me feel guilty, and I think this issue has the potential to create distance between us and damage our relationship if it continues. I acknowledge that I might be playing a role in this issue by not being as thoughtful lately, and I want to try and come to a solution so we can make sure you&#8217;re feeling mentally healthy and happy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Craft Your Opening Statement<\/strong><br><br>In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/crucial-accountability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Crucial Accountability<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em>the authors also stress that <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/crucial-accountability\/part-3#establishing-mutual-respect-and-shared-purpose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your opening statement must be succinct and respectful<\/a> to avoid overwhelming the other person with information, which can make them feel threatened. However, the authors\u2019 recommendation for doing so differs slightly from Scott\u2019s. They recommend starting by explaining what your expectations were and what occurred that broke them (causing the issue) while focusing on <em>facts<\/em> rather than emotions. Then, they recommend explaining how the situation impacted you. For example, \u201cI value having calm conversations about things that make us upset, but yesterday you yelled at me for forgetting to buy milk. I could be wrong, but this makes me think you may be struggling with your mental health.\u201d<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-ask-for-the-other-person-s-perspective\">Step #2: Ask for the Other Person\u2019s Perspective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve explained the issue you want to discuss,<strong> invite others into the conversation by asking them to share their perspective on the issue<\/strong>\u2014what the issue is, how it\u2019s impacting them, and what they think might be at stake. You can start with a question like, \u201cCan you tell me more about your perspective on this topic and what might be going on with your mental health right now?\u201d If they provide vague responses, you can directly ask them the questions to define the issue and its importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Exploring others\u2019 perspectives may be difficult if their responses implicate you\u2014receiving criticism may elicit defensiveness and cause you to shut down or lash out. <a href=\"https:\/\/nextsteppartners.com\/how-to-not-be-defensive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Experts make a few recommendations to disarm your defensiveness<\/a> so you can fully listen to the other person\u2019s perspective in these situations. For example, know the types of situations that will trigger you (such as feeling unfairly accused) so you can control your defensiveness before it impacts your behavior. Further, always try to assume good intentions\u2014for example, instead of feeling that others are accusing you of something, assume you misunderstood them, or that they didn\u2019t express themselves effectively.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Then, clarify their perspective<\/strong> by asking for further details on their thoughts and feelings\u2014why do they think the issue is happening, what role do they play in the issue, what\u2019s their ideal outcome, and what actions do they think will be most effective in achieving that outcome? Ask them to elaborate on any thoughts, statements, or feelings that you don\u2019t understand. Scott emphasizes that you should only ask questions and clarify their responses during this time\u2014<em>don\u2019t <\/em>interject with your own statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: The authors of <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/difficult-conversations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Difficult Conversations<\/em><\/a> provide <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/difficult-conversations\/chapter-9#tips-for-good-listening\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a few additional tips to keep in mind when clarifying someone\u2019s perspective<\/a> to ensure that the questions you\u2019re asking are truly effective. For example, don\u2019t ask questions in an attempt to prove the other person wrong. Further, give the other person the opportunity <em>not<\/em> to answer if it makes them uncomfortable\u2014these questions should be invitations, not demands.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-resolve-the-issue\">Step #3: Resolve the Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discuss what each party has learned about each other\u2019s truths during the discussion and consider whether there\u2019s anything left that needs to be discussed or clarified to find a solution. Then, identify what needs to be done to resolve the issue and how to hold each person accountable. For example, maybe your friend needs to talk about her mental health, so she\u2019ll schedule appointments with a therapist once a week to take accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Other communication experts provide further advice to ensure your solutions are effective. The authors of <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/difficult-conversations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Difficult Conversations<\/em><\/a> agree that you must clarify each perspective to ensure you have the full picture, <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/difficult-conversations\/chapter-12#problem-solving-tips-and-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">but they also recommend sharing what would persuade you to accept a solution<\/a>, asking what the other person would do in your place, and looking for external standards, like laws or company rules, to identify an objectively fair solution. The authors of <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/crucial-accountability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Crucial Accountability<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>add that after creating an accountability plan, <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/crucial-accountability\/part-8#following-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you should schedule follow-up meetings to ensure that the solution is working and people are upholding their agreements<\/a>.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you need to have an intimate conversation with a group of friends or a work team? How can you guide a small group discussion? One of Susan Scott&#8217;s conversation models in Fierce Conversations is intended to be used for intimate conversations with one or a few people. Its purpose is to find the root of an issue and surface effective and sustainable solutions by uncovering other peoples&#8217; truths. 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