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Successful organizations value candid communication, even when the news isn't good. Unsuccessful organizations, on the other hand, often ignore problems. In successful organizations, colleagues who speak up and raise issues are rewarded. In unsuccessful organizations, those who speak up are criticized. Most organizations exist somewhere on a continuum when it comes to encouraging candid communication. Some are highly open to it, others completely shun it, and most fall somewhere in-between.

Your supervisor has unveiled what she firmly believes is a great new plan that will improve what you do in your department. After carefully studying the plan, however, you notice a number of potential pitfalls that are likely to make the plan fail. If you bring up your concerns, you are worried about being labeled as a negative person. At the same time, if you don't raise your concerns, there is a real chance that the plan will fail, causing real harm to your organization.

Your task is to write a message to your supervisor in the form of an email. In it, you will need to do all of the following: show appreciation for the hard work that went into the plan, identify those aspects of the plan you believe will work, identify those aspects of the plan you believe will not work, suggest ideas that will help to address the problems you have found with the plan, and conclude with an offer to provide further help as needed. Effective emails are concise, clear, and complete.

Paper For Above Instructions

To: Supervisor's NameSubject: Feedback on the New Plan

Dear [Supervisor's Name],

I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to express my appreciation for the hard work that went into creating your new plan. It is clear that you and the team have dedicated a significant amount of time and effort to develop a strategy aimed at improving our department's operations.

Having reviewed the plan, I am enthusiastic about several aspects that I believe will enhance our productivity and team morale. For instance, the initiative to streamline communication between departments should facilitate better collaboration and help us respond to challenges more effectively. Additionally, the proposed training sessions aim to empower each of us with the skills necessary to adapt to the changes implemented by the plan.

However, I also noticed some potential pitfalls that I feel compelled to bring to your attention. One concern is the timeline for implementing the changes. Rushing to meet an aggressive deadline might lead to employees feeling overwhelmed, potentially decreasing the quality of their work. Another issue relates to the lack of clarity surrounding roles; if individuals do not understand their responsibilities, it may hinder our progress significantly.

To address these issues, I would like to suggest a phased implementation approach, where we could roll out changes gradually. This method would give team members time to adjust to new workflows and offer feedback along the way. Additionally, I recommend we hold a team meeting to clarify roles and responsibilities during this transition period, ensuring everyone understands how they can contribute to our success.

Above all, I want to emphasize my respect for your vision and commitment to improving our department. I genuinely believe that with careful consideration of the feedback provided, we can enhance the effectiveness of the plan. Please let me know if you would like to discuss this further, or if I can assist in any other way as we move forward.

Thank you for considering my feedback.

Sincerely,Your NameYour Position

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