Let me introduce you to a powerful tool called ORID —A simple method to guide any discussion from chaos to clarity.What Is ORID?ORID is a structured framework for dialogue.It breaks down a conversation into four stages:O: ObjectiveR: ReflectiveI: InterpretiveD: DecisionalIt helps us move step-by-step from facts to feelings, insights, and finally decisions.Perfect for meetings, retrospectives, coaching, or learning sessions.What Does Each Stage Mean?O — ObjectiveStart with what happened — just the facts, no opinions.Example: "After the product launch, user engagement dropped by 20%."Questions in this stage sound like: “What did you observe?”, “What data do we have?”R — ReflectiveThen, talk about how you feel about it.This is where people share emotions or gut reactions, like:"I felt disappointed.", "I was surprised."It builds connection and gets everyone emotionally engaged.I — InterpretiveNow we ask: “What does this mean?”Explore causes, patterns, and implications.For example: “Maybe the new design confused users?”This is the deep thinking phase of the conversation.D — DecisionalFinally, let’s make a decision or take action.Questions like: “What will we do about it?”, “What can we change next time?”This ensures your discussion leads to real outcomes.