You need to communicate a difficult message to your team. Which approach ensures clarity and buy-in?

You need to communicate a difficult message to your team. Which approach ensures clarity and buy-in?

• A. Be concise, state the issue and context, present the plan, invite questions, check understanding, and follow up.
• B. Delay the message until it is certain to be perfect.
• C. Use vague language and avoid specifics.
• D. Publicly shame those involved to force acceptance.

Answer: (A)