Clarifying a Technical Proposal in a Group Discussion
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Clarifying a Technical Proposal in a Group Discussion
You're attending a team discussion where Derek is walking through a proposed component refactor. You want to contribute, but don’t want to come off as challenging.
Your Role
Contributor
Goal: Ask clarifying questions and suggest improvements respectfully
Character Profile
Derek Liu, Mid-30s (Male)
Derek is presenting a design idea during team planning, but parts of it feel vague or underexplored. You’re unclear how it fits with existing systems or the team's goals.
Reconciling Conflicting Design Opinions in a Group Discussion
You’re in a cross-functional design review. Your role is to bring clarity, not just defend your own ideas.
Your Role
Tech Lead
Goal: Compare tradeoffs without undermining or dominating — and work toward shared direction
Character Profile
Sara Yoon, Early 30s (Female)
You and Sara are both respected engineers. She’s proposing a different design approach than the one you’ve been leaning toward. Others are watching to see how you navigate disagreement.
Challenging a Top-Down Architecture Decision With Respect
You’ve asked for a 1:1 to raise concerns about how the decision was made and what it means for your team — without creating unnecessary tension.
Your Role
Tech Lead
Goal: Push back firmly and constructively while seeking clarity and consensus
Character Profile
Tomás Navarro, Mid-40s (Male)
Tomás is a respected principal engineer who proposed a major platform shift — and it’s already in motion. You and others have concerns about complexity, timing, and the lack of alignment before the rollout.