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A Engage - Assess the mental environment, the mood or emotion present.
What is the group's or person’s mood or emotional state? Are people listening, participating or
neither? Why are the participants here? What is our purpose here? What is the desired outcome?
Who is invested and who is not? The answers will help determine how you will interact in this
situation. Understanding individual or group dynamics will assist in connecting with participants.
Being careful to be non-judgemental because you desire a clear observation, without filters, if pos-
sible.
A Respond - Being in the moment, presence, your personal reaction to your observation and
assessment.
How do I feel? What should I change to be more effective? Should I address the physical or mental
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