GP isn't talking about meetings, where some dedicated time and space is spent to discuss a certain topic. I have two policies for casual work-related discussio

GP isn't talking about meetings, where some dedicated time and space is spent to discuss a certain topic. I have two policies for casual work-related discussions: - discussions should have outcomes - it shouldn't exclude anyone (not the same as: it should include anyone!) ...and a simple policy for non-work related discussions: - feel free to chat about private topics however and to whomever you prefer So: - try to schedule meetings for important things and make anyone that could/wants to learn from it feel included - if it's just casually pondering about architectural things and there is an outcome, you are obliged to provide a non-exlusive summary to the other team members (and should be able to give a reason on why this discussion was taking place exclusive to others like it did) - and, if there isn't an outcome, the discussion wasn't worth its time and there shouldn't be a need to involve anybody else