PATH Leadership Group · Session 7 · Speaking up in meetings
Speaking-up cards.
Things a leader can say in a meeting. Pick 2 or 3 that feel useful to you. Try one out loud — or point to it, hold it up, or show us. Cut them out and keep them.
1
Reflecting back
“So, it sounds like you are saying...”
2
Asking a question
“I have a question about what you just said...”
3
Affirming and adding
“I like what you said about...”
4
Showing interest
“That is really interesting what you said about...”
5
Agreeing with a thought
“I agree with you. I think...”
6
Showing curiosity
“I am really interested about that...”
7
Making your point
“I just want to make a statement to that point.”
8
Disagreeing politely
“I see what you are saying, but I think something different. What I think is...”
9
DAS extra
Inviting someone in
“I'd like to hear what [name] thinks about this.”
10
DAS extra
Asking for a slow-down
“Excuse me, can you slow down a bit? I want to follow what you're saying.”
Keep your cards — use one in a real meeting before your PATH Plan day.
Adapted for Central Australia by DAS, in partnership with Inclusion NT under the PATH MOU 2025–26. Original curriculum © Inclusion NT.