You always come across as professional and knowledgeable while using excellent listening skills. 

You're not afraid to take risks and think outside the box.

I’ve noticed you are finding time management a challenge. Is there anything I can do to help? 

Here’s where I think there’s an opportunity to improve. 

I've really enjoyed working with you this past year because you've helped lift morale and boosted our sales profits by 20%. You've been a great asset to the team. 

I'm concerned that your productivity seems to have taken a dip recently.

While I can see where you’re coming from, I don’t feel that your criticism is fair. Let me explain how things look from where I’m standing. 

I’m disappointed to hear that this is how you feel, but I’ll take this feedback onboard. 

That’s extremely kind of you to say. You’ve made my week. 

I’ve noticed that you excel in technical communication.

I’ve noticed you are finding time management a challenge.

I’ve noticed that your productivity has been lower than expected. 

Do you happen to have time later today to chat about a few things I saw? 

Would you be open to hearing some quick feedback about a few things I noticed? 

Can you come up with ideas to be more efficient? 

Thank you for reaching out and providing such valuable feedback. 

While I can see where you’re coming from, I don’t feel that your criticism is fair. Let me explain how things look from where I’m standing. 

I appreciate your honesty, even though it’s not easy to hear this. I’ll reflect on this conversation and try to improve. 

I hear what you’re saying, and I agree with the points that I could improve upon. 

This is obviously hard to hear. I think I need a moment to think your feedback over before I can respond appropriately.  

You’re too kind. Thank you for that feedback. I really enjoy working with you as well.

I’m disappointed to hear that this is how you feel, but I’ll take this feedback onboard. 

You always come across as professional and knowledgeable while using excellent listening skills. 

I think customer communication is an area of improvement for you. 

It seems like you're struggling to stay on top of your workload.

That’s extremely kind of you to say. You’ve made my week

We can always count on you to get the job done quickly and efficiently.   

I think customer communication is an area of improvement for you. 

Would you be open to hearing some quick feedback about a few things I noticed?

I appreciate the extra effort you put into the project last month. It paid off and produced excellent results for us.