As the meeting has come to a grinding halt, we are left with an eerie silence. The whiteboard, once filled with vibrant ideas, now sits empty. It's time to break the ice.
Discuss the weather. Perhaps it's the perfect time to bring up global warming, or the impending doom of the apocalypse.
Explore our collective sorrows. Let's commiserate about the state of our industry, or the impending doom of our favorite snack foods.
Brainstorm the next steps. What can we do to break the silence, and get this meeting back on track?