We Are Going in Circles

Use this when:

You keep repeating the same points without moving forward.
You end meetings with “let’s talk about it later,” and nothing gets decided.
The group gets stuck between wanting more analysis and wanting more ideas, and no one closes the conversation with a decision or next step.

The goal: Move out of repeated discussion and reach a clear decision, or a clear next step, without wasting time and energy.

Estimated time: 10 to 15 minutes

Name the Pattern

30 seconds

Calmly point out that the conversation is repeating. This builds awareness without blame.