Have you ever heard of the unspoken rule of invisibility? It’s quite a spectacle how a certain workplace problem becomes a celebrity during coffee breaks, with everyone sharing their complaints and frustrations. But the moment the meeting starts, where the problem could actually be tackled, everyone adopts a look of practiced ignorance, as if they’ve never heard of it before. Here are some useful phrases that will help you address the problem head-on.

Initiation:

“We should openly share our perspectives on this situation.”

“We need to address this issue before it escalates.”

“It’s essential to bring this problem to light so we can address it effectively.”

“Let’s ensure we’re all on the same page before diving into potential solutions.”

“How can we work together to resolve this?” 

Discussion:

“Let’s identify the root cause of the problem.”

“Let’s try to see this from a different perspective.”

“Let’s take a step back and look at the bigger picture.”

“We should break this issue down into smaller parts to understand it better.”

“Can we gather feedback from everyone involved to get a fuller picture of the issue?”