AI at work · fictional workplace scenes
A coaching question turns into an instruction
Dana asks Ollie whether a smaller first draft might help Casey review the idea. Otto removes the question marks when it summarizes their 1:1 and writes "Deliver a smaller draft." Ollie follows the instruction without checking with Casey. An option meant to open discussion now looks like an approved change to the handoff.
Why it looked good
A short instruction fits neatly in an action list. It strips away the difference between exploring an option and deciding to use it.
Q1 · What is this really for?
Was Dana proposing a way to explore the idea or changing what Casey should receive?
Q2 · Who decides, and did they?
Who approves the handoff format, and have Dana, Ollie, and Casey confirmed the change?
The next move
Ollie marks the smaller draft as an option and checks its purpose and approval with Casey before changing the agreed handoff.
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