“Let’s align on priorities.” |
When tasks conflict or scope creeps. |
“I’m working on [X] and [Y]. Let’s align on priorities to meet the deadline.” |
“What’s the trade-off here?” |
When asked to compromise quality/speed. |
“If we deliver by Friday, we’ll need to simplify [feature]. What’s the trade-off?” |
“I recommend [X] to stay on track.” |
Proposing solutions, not just problems. |
“I recommend splitting the task into two phases to avoid delays.” |
“Could we clarify [X]?” |
When instructions are vague. |
“Could we clarify the target user for this feature?” |
“Let’s document this.” |
After verbal agreements to avoid misalignment. |
“Let’s document the new requirements in the project tracker.” |