Difficult Feedback: Annealing Method

Heat the Glass:

I really appreciate working with you, and I value how committed you are to our projects. I think we both want our team to succeed and hit our targets together, so I want to have an open chat about how we can get even better as a group.

Shape with Intent:

I’ve noticed that your sections of the project have been coming in later than planned, which has ended up slowing down the rest of the team. I know you have a lot on your plate, and I want to understand what’s going on from your side, but these delays are starting to impact our whole timeline.

Anneal to Strengthen:

My goal is for us to find a way forward that works for both you and the rest of the team. Would you be open to discussing what’s behind these delays and see if we can set up a new system for deadlines that feels realistic? I’d love for us to work on this together so we both feel good about our process going forward.