Not Everyone Gets a Chance to Speak

This exercise helps teams create space for all voices by practicing structured turn-taking, checking in with quieter members, and balancing participation.

Estimated time: 40 – 50 minutes

Introduction & Setup

5 minutes

Explain the purpose and agree on participation norms.

Instructions

Share the goal: make sure everyone has equal opportunity to contribute, especially in teams where a few voices tend to dominate.
Acknowledge that this is not about blaming people who speak a lot—it's about creating structures that support everyone.
Emphasize that different people need different amounts of space to feel comfortable speaking, and this exercise helps balance that.