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The Pass Round
Use any check-in prompt while making “pass” a complete, respected answer.
2–5 min2+ peopleWhole group
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Facilitator prep · Do not project yet
Set the room up for success.
Materials
- None
- Optional projected prompt
Before you begin
- Display the prompt
- Decide whether responses will be silent, written, or spoken
- Plan to answer first and model an honest pass early in the year
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What to say
“We will use today's check-in prompt. 'Pass' is a complete answer—no explanation and no return to you later. I am going to model that option today: pass.”
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Keep it comfortable and useful.
Make room for everyone
- Display and read the prompt aloud.
- Allow speaking, writing, pointing, chat, or passing with equal status.
- Never require eye contact, an explanation, or a public follow-up.
Watch out for
- Never return to someone who passed, ask for a reason, or frame passing as disengagement.
- Follow up privately after the meeting; the check-in identifies where support may be needed but is not the support itself.
- Do not reward upbeat answers or treat a difficult answer as a public discussion prompt.
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For the group
Here’s what to do.
- 1
Choose any appropriate check-in prompt and state the pass rule clearly.
- 2
Early in the year, the facilitator passes first on purpose.
- 3
Move through the round without circling back to anyone who passes.
- 4
End on time and do not comment on the number of passes.
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Prompt 01
Use any low- or medium-exposure check-in from the collection
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.
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Prompt 02
Pass
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.