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Rewrite a Vague Review Comment

Rewrite a vague review comment into a review-ready statement with standard, evidence, impact, and next action.

The draft says: "Marcus needs stronger ownership." The manager has evidence but no review-ready wording. Standard -> Evidence -> Impact -> SMART next behavior The common trap is leaving the adjective in place because it feels accurate to the manager. Accuracy in the manager's head is not the same as clarity in the employee's review. Standard Define ownership as the agreed launch-risk update by Thursday noon with owner, impact, and decision needed. The standard turns a personality label into a reviewable behavior. Without it, Marcus cannot know what ownership means in this role. Evidence Name the pattern: April and May…

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