Articles · Self-Advocacy
How to Say “I Need More Clarity”
Useful phrases for asking about priorities, deadlines, and definition of done.
Shared Language editorial team
Published · 2 min read
Why this matters
Asking for clarity can prevent mistakes, rework, and stress.
Useful phrases
Try:
- What does done look like?
- What is the priority if I cannot complete everything?
- Who is the audience for this?
- What should I do first?
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Before starting a new assignment, ask about deadline, priority, and definition of done.