Got something on your mind?  A great new project idea?  A criticism of the way the team runs?

Then just say it.

Okay, so don’t just blurt it out in the middle of a team meeting.  And yes, you may want to take a step back and word it properly.  You want to make sure your thought comes out clearly.  Otherwise, you’ll defeat the purpose of talking in the first place.

But please, do say something.  There  is nothing more detrimental to a team than people who are afraid of speaking up.  Yes, there are times it could make you look foolish.  But, for most socially adept human beings, saying what’s on your mind will make your conscience feel better.  And 9 times out of 10, the project will improve too.

-Deborah Fike

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