Constructive Debate
A Collaborative Approach to Building Better Ideas

1. It was relatively easy for each participant to express an opinion and many have done so.
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2. A broad range of opinions and ideas have been expressed and considered.
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3. Discussion/debate was focused on the ideas, not on motivation, personality, or history.
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4. Participants have asked for and received feedback non-defensively.
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5. Participants have built upon one another’s ideas.
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6. Participants have challenged their own and one another’s thinking.
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7. Ideas have been explored fully enough to warrant moving toward narrowing and decision-making.
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8. Participants believe that they have gotten a fair hearing and are inclined to support the team’s decision even if they don’t agree 100%.
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