8 ways to say “it’s your mistake” to higher-ups.
Ever had to call out a mistake politely? Here are 8 ways to say “it’s your mistake” to higher-ups.
"Based on the data, it seems there was a misstep that led to this outcome. We might need to reassess how it was handled."
"I believe there was a misunderstanding, which may have contributed to the current situation."
"It appears that a decision in the previous phase may not have aligned with our objectives."
"It seems certain actions didn’t yield the expected results. Perhaps we could have explored a different approach."
"In hindsight, there may have been an oversight. Can we consider alternative strategies?"
"It’s possible that the initial assumptions were incorrect, which may have led to this outcome."
"I understand the reasoning behind that decision, but it looks like it might have created unforeseen challenges."
"I see that some choices may not have fully accounted for the complexity of the situation. We might want to revisit them."
It’s possible to lead without organizational power. By not blaming or calling out, you can still draw attention to what needs correcting, even to someone with power over you at work.
