Here are five key points:
1. Ask for input from your team. If they feel they contributed to the content, they will be less likely to interrupt.
2. Be genuinely curious instead of frustrated when calmly responding to the person who interrupted, and respond with validation and confidence.
3. Remember to dig into the points brought up. The objective should not always be to move on.
4. Use body language and nonverbal communication to re-claim control of the situation, such as standing behind the interrupter while speaking.
5. Meet with people one-on-one after a tense meeting to ask questions.
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