Asking a Colleague for an Opinion on a Work Task
An informal way to get a 'second pair of eyes' on your work. Explain what you're working on and ask for specific feedback on an email, slide, or piece of code.
Situations
Choose from 5 conversations to practice
Initial Draft Review
You've finished a first draft of an important email to a client and want a colleague to quickly review it for clarity, tone, and any obvious errors before sending.
Presentation Slide Feedback
You're preparing a key presentation and need feedback on a specific slide or sequence of slides regarding their visual impact, message effectiveness, or data representation.
Technical Code Review
You've written a new piece of code for a project and want a fellow developer to review it for logic, efficiency, potential bugs, or adherence to coding standards.
Brainstorming Session on a Problem
You're stuck on a particular problem within a task (e.g., how to phrase a difficult message, or an approach to a complex calculation) and want to brainstorm solutions or alternative ideas with a colleague.
Strategy Document Read-Through
You've drafted a internal strategy document and need a colleague to read through it, providing feedback on its overall coherence, feasibility, and whether all key stakeholders' perspectives are considered.