How to Kindly Tell Your Boss That They are Mistaken

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Decide how important the issue is.. Focus on the company benefits.. Look for any gaps in information.

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1

Decide how important the issue is.

Step 1

Decide how important the issue is.

2

Focus on the company benefits.

Step 2

Focus on the company benefits.

3

Look for any gaps in information.

Step 3

Look for any gaps in information.

4

Think about timing.

Step 4

Think about timing.

5

Write down your thoughts.

Step 5

Write down your thoughts.

6

Talk to your boss in private.

Step 6

Talk to your boss in private.

7

Start off on a positive note.

Step 7

Start off on a positive note.

8

Acknowledge you've considered your boss's perspective.

Step 8

Acknowledge you've considered your boss's perspective.

9

Phrase things in terms of suggestions.

Step 9

Phrase things in terms of suggestions.

10

Avoid using the word "wrong.

Step 10

Avoid using the word "wrong.

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Offer a solution.

Step 11

Offer a solution.

12

Ask if you can try your way for a limited time.

Step 12

Ask if you can try your way for a limited time.

13

Acknowledge your boss's authority.

Step 13

Acknowledge your boss's authority.

14

Accept your boss's final decision.

Step 14

Accept your boss's final decision.

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