How to stop or divert an unproductive discussion?
Healthy discussions are required for learning and resolution of certain issues or differences. Good discussions are always like progressive tools for any company or organization.Sometimes we observe that discussion goes byin a wrong direction and people drift away from the main issue and go on discussing without any conclusion or solution or resolving the initially intended problem. It is obvious that such discussions are of no use and it is only wastage of time and energy of the people which otherwise could have gone for some productive output.
How can we avoid such discussions or drive them back to the main issue? What will be the role of the person who is chairing or moderating the discussion? What would be your efforts in that case if you are one of the participating members? Please share your ideas and views.