Lines to keep handy
Recall reusable lines for clarifying, challenging, inviting, and pausing in meetings.
You need to challenge an assumption. PREP challenge The room is about to approve a plan based on an assumption you can question with evidence. Your line Before we decide, I want to test one assumption. The plan depends on [reason], and [example] suggests risk. Can we check [specific thing] first? This assumption is wrong. It challenges the assumption, not the person, and ends with a bounded ask. Invite vs. volunteer Airtime choice Airtime awareness favors the person with the evidence. What is the safest way to say "we are moving too fast"? I want to slow down for one…
Sign up free — one personalized lesson every day, matched to your role and goals.
Already have an account? Sign in