Question:
Our team leader has made a business decision that I don't agree with. Is there a way to communicate this without offending them?
Tero says:
Ask yourself 1) What credibility or authority do I have to question this decision. If my leader didn't request my opinion, do I have credentials that would make my opinion a valid consideration for my leader? If so, I might say "May I share some concerns I have?" And then share your concerns.
Do this in private unless the leader opens this to discussion in a meeting. If not, respect your leader. Recognize we need not agree with every decision. We do need to support leadership unless there are valid and strong reasons we cannot and we have the credentials to make our opinion relevant.
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