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Yesterday I had to tell my manager about the delay.
Yesterday I had to tell my manager about the delay.
She is not technical, so I kept it simple.
She is not technical, so I kept it simple.
I started with, “To give you some context…”
I started with, “To give you some context…”
I explained the main issue in two short sentences.
I explained the main issue in two short sentences.
Then I said, “I would rather push it to Monday.”
Then I said, “I would rather push it to Monday.”
I added, “The risk if we rush is bugs.”
I added, “The risk if we rush is bugs.”
She listened and nodded slowly.
She listened and nodded slowly.
I did not blame anyone or use big words.
I did not blame anyone or use big words.
We agreed on the new date together.
We agreed on the new date together.
I learned that honesty with care works best.
I learned that honesty with care works best.
Explaining a Delay Without Blame
by @hannah67