Do rounds of each person talking with NO interruption in response to a key question formulated by the group. Each person is listened to by the others and it is timed. Once you have completed a round I , go again. It is powerful.

To address power imbalances in group discussions, I prioritize creating a safe, inclusive environment where every voice is valued. I start by setting ground rules that promote respect and equal speaking time. When strong personalities dominate, I gently redirect the conversation, inviting quieter members to share their thoughts. Techniques like round-robin sharing or using a "talking stick" ensure everyone has a chance to speak. I watch for non-verbal cues and encourage hesitant participants to contribute. If necessary, I have private conversations with dominant individuals to raise awareness of their impact. I strive to foster a collaborative atmosphere where diverse perspectives lead to richer discussions and better outcomes for all.

I will always find a way to ask the strong personalities to give the less dominant people a chance to speak, however, the *way* I ask them to do that will depend on the group and the people. Recently, I had this in a session where the really experienced members of staff were chipping in answers to every question, and the less established staff stayed quiet. So I asked a question and then said "lets hear from the newer members of staff for this one" (we had already discussed levels of experience in the room earlier). However, there were other times I diverted back to the more experienced members of staff and asked them to help those with less experience in small group activities. I still wanted them to feel valued too!