We started a post last week with, “Sometimes, the best answer is ‘no,’ and doesn’t have to come at the cost of your workplace relationships or reputation.” However, we often find ourselves caught because something has changed and we’ve already said yes. Melody Wilding offers six tips to help you say no after you’ve already said yes with tact and professionalism:
- Consider the cost
- Shift your perspective
- Be diplomatic but truthful
- Preserve the relationship
- Offer an alternative
- Learn from it
Source: Harvard Business Review, September 20, 2021. Link.
. . . it’s essential to uncommit gracefully. Doing so will keep your reputation intact and your relationships strong.” – Melody Wilding