SBI-I for a Heated Interruption
Build a feedback sentence for an aggressive interruption.
Intervene on an interruption in the moment. Situation + Behavior + Impact + Intent Common trap: calling the person disrespectful, which invites a debate about character rather than behavior. Situation "In this sprint planning conversation..." The situation anchors the feedback so it cannot become a global accusation. Behavior "...you interrupted Mei three times and said, This is basic; move on." Behavior is observable; it is what a transcript would show. Impact "The impact is we lost her risk input on the API work." Impact explains why the behavior matters to the work. Intent inquiry "What were you trying to move…
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