This Is How Silence Makes Work Meetings Meaningful

Summary: Work meetings can easily turn into traps where everyone just agrees with the loudest person. This is called "groupthink." To stop this, teams should use intentional silence. Taking quiet pauses helps people think critically and gives quieter coworkers a chance to share. You can try silent reading times, like Jeff Bezos does at Amazon, or take a quick mindfulness break to breathe and sip water. Balancing talking with quiet reflection leads to better, more inclusive decisions.

Source: Psychology Today URL: psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-low-threshold-intervention/202604/this-is-how-silence-makes-work-meetings-meaningful (opens in new tab)