Each participant will be given a quota of turns to speak. One item must be relinquished every time a turn is taken. When his supply is exhausted, the person can only listen. This will stop certain participants from dominating the meeting discussion. Only questions are allowed.
All participants listen to the questions on each others' minds.
No responses can be given until every participant has had a chance to express one question. Participants must say what they like about another's idea before giving any criticism. You can use these techniques when conflict is starting to brew or when it's already apparent. However, it's likely you'll have to sell the techniques as ways to move forward. In other words, if you make an effort to implement these techniques and make it clear to the group why you're doing this, it's likely they'll attempt to change their behavior.