Enough! Let's Move On!

During pre-planning this year, our staff participated in a training session from the folks at Living with Change.  If you work with children and you ever have the chance to attend a workshop, please do., you will not regret it.  It was fantastic for so many reasons, but that is not what this post is about.  During this session, the presenter introduces a phrase, ELMO.  It is an acronym for Enough! Let's Move On!  Have you ever felt that way in a meeting?

This is an awesome way to stop a discussion that is going nowhere and refocus the group.  It also reminds people of the adorable, lovable Sesame Street character, and who can resist smiling when you think of Elmo?  

How does your team derail from talking in circles?