Telling Your Boss "This Won't Work" (Safely)
By RefinedReply Team • 5 min read
Yes-men don't get promoted; they get replaced. But people who bluntly criticize leadership get fired. There is a middle ground.
The Strategy: Highlight Risks, Don't Attack Ideas
Never say "That's a bad idea." Say "I see a potential risk."
Script: The Data-Driven Concern
"I see where you're going with this strategy. However, looking at the Q3 data, my concern is that this might conflict with our retention goals. Have we considered [Alternative] as a way to mitigate that risk?"
Script: The "Perspective" Shift
"I want to make sure this is successful. From an engineering perspective, implementing this timeline might compromise system stability. If we extend the deadline by two weeks, we can ensure a bug-free launch."
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Draft your disagreement below. We will remove the "attitude" and keep the "logic".
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