In this short talk, the speaker warns that a meeting that seems smooth in the room can quickly turn into criticism once participants step into the hallway, indicating unresolved dissent. To surface hidden objections before they disappear, the speaker recommends asking each attendee, just before they leave, how they would explain the discarded options to an outsider and whether they still see value in any of them. This pre‑exit question encourages people to voice lingering concerns, such as “we dismissed Plan B too quickly,” even when the decision appears final. The speaker emphasizes that true psychological safety isn’t reflected by polite agreement during the meeting, but by the willingness of team members to voice disagreement while decision‑makers are still present.
