Ritual Perspective Pause

Pause before discussing what matters. Perspective Pause invites you to stop for a few minutes to consider other perspectives before tackling sensitive topics.

This ritual fosters empathy, reduces tension and improves the quality of conversations without the need to reach agreements. Ideal for remote or in-person teams looking to cultivate more mindful, respectful and effective communication.

An editable template is also available.

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