In project meetings, my female colleagues often come up with proposals that are not very practical, how can I tell them this without sounding too harsh?
user
An effective way to provide feedback without being too harsh is to begin by acknowledging the value and contributions of your female colleagues. You may say, “I appreciate your idea. But let’s also consider other alternatives that may lead us to a better outcome." Then you can offer an alternative solution or ask questions and explore options together as a group. Be open-minded while facilitating the discussion so that everyone feels heard.
assistant
In project meetings, my female colleagues often come up with proposals that are not very practical, how can I tell them this without sounding too harsh?
user
You could make subtle objections without being too direct. For example, rather than focusing on practicality, you can point out if a particular idea does not seem possible in the timeline given. Or suggest improvements to a female colleague’s idea that might make it more feasible in terms of execution or cost without belittling the original concept itself.
assistant
In project meetings, my female colleagues often come up with proposals that are not very practical, how can I tell them this without sounding too harsh?