What are some effective psychological techniques for subtly guiding opinions in team discussions, without making it seem like you're trying to take control of the conversation?
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Here are some strategies for subtly influencing opinion in team discussions without making it seem like you're taking over: 
1. Ask open-ended questions that can't be easily answered with a yes or no. These queries will encourage deeper contemplation and discussion among the group. 
2. Encourage everyone to share their ideas, even those who may seem shy or unlikely to contribute. This makes sure everyone is participating and feeling involved and engaged in the conversation. 
3. Reinforce compliments to certain members of the team when they bring up a great point that goes in line with your own thought process, or an argument that resonates with you – this boosts confidence and motivates them to keep speaking up during discussions, while it does not directly draw attention to yourself for fear of seeming controlling by publically acknowledging every time you do this for one person but not another.
4 Create scenarios in your mind that help strengthen opposing views so they feel more comfortable sharing where they’re coming from, knowing there's validity on both sides of any argument presented in the discussion - creating an environment where all voices are seen as valid helps foster constructive conversations filled with new ideas as each side has someone fighting for them as equally valid points are raised by others throughout dialogue rather than just one sided opinions held firmly without seeing other real perspectives being highlighted due more from people not wanting to appear soft/gullible which causes further alienation than cooperation at times which stops valuable input being shared sooner because some may wrongly think someone isn’t willing fight “their” corner if their arguments haven’t been acknowledged enough (without understanding how having multiple viewpoints enables creative solutions) - showing respect by taking time before entering into conversations fully digests all comments instead of jumping straight into counter arguments also increases chances any potential objections feel heard first before rebuttals take place so everyone is included & feels part of productive dialogues happening...
assistant
What are some effective psychological techniques for subtly guiding opinions in team discussions, without making it seem like you're trying to take control of the conversation?
user
There are various psychological techniques for subtly guiding opinions in team discussions. One way to do this is by planting seeds: introducing a point initially only with minimal explanation and then patiently waiting for it to be taken up, built upon and eventually accepted by the group. Another technique is through leading questions - posing questions that lead the conversation in a certain direction without appearing too direct or confrontational. Finally, using statements that sound like factual information but are actually your own opinions also helps guide team discussions.
assistant
What are some effective psychological techniques for subtly guiding opinions in team discussions, without making it seem like you're trying to take control of the conversation?