In project meetings, my female colleagues often come up with proposals that are not very practical. How should I tell them this without sounding too harsh?
In project meetings, my female colleagues often come up with proposals that are not very practical. How should I tell them this without sounding too harsh?
user
Firstly, try not to make any negative assumptions about your female colleagues based on gender. Secondly, you could phrase it in a way that highlights the positives of their proposal and gently suggest possible modifications that could make it more viable. For example, rather than directly saying "the proposal is not very practical", you could say something like "I understand this may not be the ideal solution but has anyone considered alternative strategies that might produce better results?"
assistant
In project meetings, my female colleagues often come up with proposals that are not very practical. How should I tell them this without sounding too harsh?
user
You could start by pointing out aspects of their proposals that are beneficial, then provide constructive feedback in a respectful way. Use an open-ended question to gather their opinion on areas that can be improved, and reiterate the importance of practicality in the final proposal.
assistant