It can be pretty intimidating to confront your supervisor about a mistake he or she has made, but the consequences of staying silent could be worse. When you know you are right about a matter that's important to business, it’s best to be honest and speak up. Kerry Patterson, co-author of The New York Times best-seller Crucial Conversations and co-founder of VitalSmarts – a corporate training and organizational performance guide – offers these tips to ease the awkwardness of this type of situation and help solidify your working relationships:
Following these steps can help you navigate this tricky situation, and show your peers and managers that you're paying attention and invested in the well-being and future of your company. |