Listen to silence after the proposal
Choose a response that treats meeting silence as data rather than consent.
Nobody objected. That does not mean the decision is ready. Dante hears silence after proposing a shorter pilot. What should he do next? Name the quiet and check it: "I am noticing silence after the three-week proposal. What risk should we name before moving on?" Right. This uses Level 3 room awareness and makes the silence discussable without accusing the room. Accept the silence as agreement and move to owners while momentum is still high. Momentum is attractive, but silence can hide risk. This treats lack of objection as confirmed understanding. Ask the VP privately after the meeting whether the…
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