Frame the issue • Define the question: A good debate question has clear options from which to choose. • Explain why it is a critical question and requires debate. • Form the team: Ask people to come prepared with information/data/evidence as support. • Clearly communicate how the decision will be made. 2. Spark the debate • Ask the debate question. • Ask people to support their positions with evidence. • Ask everyone to weigh in. • Ask people to switch positions and argue the other side. 3. Drive a sound decision • Re-clarify the decision-making process. • Make the decision.
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