
As I see it, there are really two parts to this conversation. First, let’s make sure we’re aligned on our higher-level objectives for this partnership — goals, non-negotiables, and time frame to get to a resolution. I’ll lay out my understanding, but everyone on the team should feel free to probe and debate. We’d…
…etings is separating out having the reflection with the question of what to do with the reflection. Ask yourself: does the reflection advance the critical path of the discussion, or does it pull the group from a less valuable discussion to a far more valuable one? Is the reflection better shared in another context? If the reflection doesn’t initially “stick,” is the right path to sit back or to press more aggressively?