Para incentivar todos a participar, gosto de criar um clima leve e acolhedor, onde todo mundo se sinta à vontade para falar. Faço perguntas diretas, mas de um jeito tranquilo, quase como puxar papo, para que a pessoa não se sinta pressionada. Toda contribuição tem seu valor, temos que mostrar como todos fazem a diferença para o time. No fim, com confiança e apoio, todo mundo acaba se soltando e contribuindo mais.

In a leadership capacity, have a coffee chat or 1:1 with the junior person. Make sure they know you sincerely value their perspectives, and that the team needs to hear from them in order for the team to succeed. This can also be encouraged as a stepping-stone toward building confidence in presenting.

Encourage open discourse and active listening to create a more inclusive and supportive atmosphere. Recognise and value each team member's contribution, regardless of experience level. Provide opportunity for younger members to lead conversations or propose ideas. Provide constructive criticism and guidance to help them gain confidence. Use collaborative technologies to increase involvement. Establish explicit goals and expectations to achieve alignment. Encourage an environment of mutual respect and trust. This strategy encourages younger members to speak up confidently and actively contribute to team achievement.

To empower junior members to speak up with confidence - I use the Me-We-Us approach, where team members first think individually and write down their ideas/suggestions, then share them in mini-groups (pairs/trios), and finally present them to the whole group. - I set a speaking order - I encourage the team to agree on discussion rules at the start of the meeting (explaining why it’s important for everyone to have an equal opportunity to speak). - I treat all team members equally. - I don’t give extra time or other preferences to higher-ranking participants (everyone follows the same discussion principles). - I organize work in mini-groups. - I use voting, scales, and other visual tools where each person marks their opinion/vote.

To empower junior team members to speak up with confidence, express genuine appreciation for their ideas and perspectives. Encourage their participation by inviting them to share their thoughts, and foster an environment that welcomes innovative and creative contributions from everyone in the team.