{"id":8527,"date":"2018-12-20T14:45:20","date_gmt":"2018-12-20T14:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/dare-to-disagree-without-offending-anyone-8527\/"},"modified":"2018-12-20T14:45:20","modified_gmt":"2018-12-20T14:45:20","slug":"dare-to-disagree-without-offending-anyone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/dare-to-disagree-without-offending-anyone\/","title":{"rendered":"Dare to disagree (without offending anyone)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Dare<\/span><\/p>\n

When you’re working in a corporate setting, it’s likely there will be times when you do not agree with everything that your team might be doing – perhaps you spotted a flaw in the team’s strategy or you have a suggestion that you believe would work even better than the current methodology.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping these thoughts to yourself might seem like the easier option, but you need to speak up for the sake of the greater good. With a little tact and diplomacy, you can get your point across without offending anyone. Here are some things to bear in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n

Time and Place<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
It’s not just about what you say – when and where you say it also matters. This may seem like a small consideration, but it makes a significant difference in how your divergence is received.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you disagree with a colleague’s suggestion, you could probably voice your dissent during a team meeting; but if it’s your boss or someone senior to you, it might be better to approach them one-on-one<\/a>. Be mindful of who is around, as you don’t want this conversation to be uncomfortable for any involved party.<\/span><\/p>\n

Start on a Positive Note<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
Begin the conversation by highlighting the good things about the idea. It’s important to make the person behind the idea feel appreciated, especially if they’re someone of authority.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tell them what you like about their suggestion, maybe a certain aspect of it that really stood out. Once you’ve done the groundwork, gently point out what part of it you think might not work and why.<\/span><\/p>\n

Suggest an Alternative<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
When you’re disagreeing with someone’s suggestion, don’t just give feedback -– suggest an alternative as well. Have a couple of pointers of what might work better and bring it up during your discussion<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s best if you can find a way to integrate both sides and come up with a consolidated strategy. However, if your alternative is on a completely different tangent, then be prepared to justify why you think this will work better.<\/span><\/p>\n

Focus on Results<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
Reiterate a few times how the purpose of your disagreement is not to diss the other person, but simply to drive results for your business. Ultimate you are all working towards a common goal and bringing that up might soften the blow a little.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if your suggestion is not taken, respect the ultimate decision made by your boss or your colleague – it’s all about team spirit, after all.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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