Give respectful feedback about delays

Drafts respectful private feedback about delays, covering the situation, impact and request.

What you send

Write a short private message to Omar about the delays, ordered as situation, impact, then request. Use the stated facts and a clear, respectful tone. End by asking what support he needs, without assuming why he was late.

I am Mona, a content team manager. Omar, a member of my team, delivered two newsletter drafts late: the draft due on 8 October 2026 arrived on 9 October, and the one due on 15 October arrived on 17 October. This delayed review and publication. I want private feedback asking him to meet deadlines or tell me a day ahead if something blocks him, and asking what support he needs.

What you get

Hi Omar,

I wanted to share a quick note about the recent newsletter drafts. The draft due on 8 October was delivered on 9 October, and the draft due on 15 October was delivered on 17 October.

These delays affected the review and publication timeline, which made it harder to keep the schedule on track.

Going forward, please aim to meet the agreed deadlines, or let me know at least a day in advance if something is blocking you. Is there any support you need from me to help with this?

How it works

  1. Describe the specific situation and its effect on work.
  2. Set out the request and the support you can offer.
  3. Review the message and share it privately.

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