How to Facilitate a Meeting With a Difficult Personality

A few structural tools help more than confrontation in the moment.

1. Set explicit ground rules at the start (no interrupting, one topic at a time) so enforcement feels neutral, not personal.
2. Redirect dominance calmly: "Let's hear from a few others before circling back."
3. Address recurring issues privately after the meeting rather than only in the room.
4. Use a written agenda with time boxes to naturally limit how much any one topic (or person) can consume.

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