Choose a private, structured DESC intervention when urgency makes blame tempting.
The client call starts soon, and everyone nearby can hear the tone. Nisha sees wrong revenue numbers in Miguel's deck 40 minutes before a client renewal call. What is the strongest assertive move? Step beside Miguel and use a brief DESC line that names the slide issue, renewal risk, correction deadline, and backup plan. Right. This keeps the correction private enough, uses DESC in full, and turns pressure into a clear request. If Miguel deflects, the deadline sentence can become the broken-record repeat. Take over the deck immediately and tell Miguel you will explain later because the client call is…
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