How do I give honest feedback to a strong engineer who's hard to work with?

Asked May 19, 2026 Answers 2 Votes 3
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Tech, SaaS & Engineering Leadership

I have a talented engineer on my team, but their behavior creates friction with others. I know I need to address it, but I want to ensure I do it in a constructive way. What's the best approach?

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asked May 19, 2026 Yasmine Mustafa
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Approach it as a partnership. Ask them how they perceive their interactions with the team and invite a discussion about improvement.

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