Complex discussions rarely fail because people lack ideas. More often, they fail because focus is lost. One moment the conversation is about the problem, the next, it's about possible solutions, then someone shares a past experience – and eventually it becomes unclear what decision was supposed to be made in the first place.

Staying focused does not mean shutting down discussion or dismissing different perspectives. It means keeping the conversation centred on what truly matters, so it moves forward and ends with a clear outcome instead of draining time and energy.