Responding with Balance: The PMI Method
Develop balanced, constructive responses to proposals or ideas by considering Plus, Minus, and Interesting dimensions.
The PMI method (Plus-Minus-Interesting) is a structured way to respond to ideas, proposals, or suggestions with both appreciation and critical perspective. Rather than rejecting ideas outright or accepting them uncritically, PMI ensures you acknowledge genuine strengths (Plus), address real concerns (Minus), and explore creative possibilities (Interesting). This approach maintains psychological safety—people feel heard rather than shut down—while still applying rigorous thinking. When communicating feedback or responses to stakeholders, PMI shows you're thoughtful and open-minded. It's particularly useful in organizational contexts where you need to manage both innovation and risk, and where stakeholder buy-in depends on feeling that their ideas have…
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