Reviewed scenario
Inviting feedback on a draft
You are asking a colleague for candid feedback and want the request to feel open and gracious.
BeforeI'd like your honest feedback on my draft. Please point out anything I could improve.
SafeI'd really value your honest feedback on my draft. Please feel free to point out anything I could improve.
BalancedI'd genuinely appreciate your honest feedback on my draft, and I'm open to any suggestions. Please feel free to point out anything I could improve.
BoldI'd be truly grateful for your candid feedback on my draft whenever it suits you, and I welcome every suggestion. Please feel comfortable pointing out anything I could improve.
Reviewed scenario
Revisiting the budget
You want to reopen a budget discussion in a group setting without stepping on anyone's toes.
BeforeCould we revisit the budget at our next meeting? I'd value aligning on the priorities together.
SafeCould we perhaps revisit the budget at our next meeting? I'd value aligning on the priorities together.
BalancedI was wondering whether we might revisit the budget at our next meeting, if that works for everyone. I'd value aligning on the priorities together.
BoldIf it feels right to the group, I'd love for us to gently revisit the budget at our next meeting, so we can align on the priorities together in a way that works for all of us.