Use a battlecard response that preserves candor while challenging harmful delivery.
They say: 'I am just being honest.' Candor plus safety A teammate defends a harsh line after someone shuts down in a review. Your line I want the honest risk named. I also noticed that when the comment was phrased as 'this is amateur,' the designer stopped asking questions. Can we name the risk and the change needed without labeling the person or the work? Do not argue against honesty. Argue for honesty that people can stay present for. It validates candor, describes the impact, and specifies the alternative. What changes in the better line? The better line protects truth…
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