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Retrospective edition. Editorial date: 16 October 2026. Produced: 2026-10-24. First published: 2026-10-25.

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ON THE CRITICAL PATH · top tips

TOP TIPS

  1. To make feedback actionable, ask for a specific example. Then explain why that example was exceptional.

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  2. For a credible estimate, ask the person doing the work. For an estimate you can use, ask when they are in another meeting.

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  3. When the agenda is full, move your item to “Any other business”. People will agree to almost anything with their coats on.

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