The Late Arriver

Difficult Participants
Trigger / When to Use

Someone joins late and disrupts

Quick Response

Brief nod, continue. Catch them up at next break or have a buddy fill them in.

Detailed Tips
  • Don't stop to recap - it punishes punctual attendees
  • Have printed agenda/materials ready for latecomers
  • Assign a "buddy" to quietly catch them up
  • Address chronic lateness privately after session
Prevention

Set clear start time expectations, start on time regardless

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