Before you respond
- Who is responsible for the work?
- Who will be affected, and who hasn’t had a say yet?
- How much time and support would you need?
Work through it
- Ask how decisions get made and where the group needs help.
- Listen to the people affected before suggesting a change.
- Agree on a task with a clear limit and someone you can check with.
Consider a possible response
“I’d like to help. Who’s responsible for this part, and what could I take on before we meet again?”
This is one way to respond. Adapt it to your group, your responsibilities and the people involved.