Feedback

When giving feedback to your coworker regarding deadlines and their communication style, it is highly recommended to deliver this feedback quietly and privately. You should always call the person separately to speak one-on-one rather than addressing these sensitive matters in public. The goal of raising these issues is to resolve them and improve the situation, so it is important to speak firmly and clearly while carefully avoiding anything that could cause emotional hurt or damage your working relationship.

When you address the issues, the strength of your delivery—whether you speak strongly or softly—is not what matters most. Instead, the focus must be on delivering your points with absolute accuracy and clarity. Avoid vague feedback. You must clearly convey the specific points—such as the necessity of meeting deadlines, notifying the team in advance when delivery is delayed, and maintaining a polite, moderate tone of voice—so that your coworker knows exactly what they need to do moving forward.

Additionally, it is helpful to acknowledge individual differences and try to understand why they might behave this way. When discussing professional obligations like deadlines, keep your communication strictly focused on "work." By addressing these issues directly through the lens of work while maintaining a private and respectful environment, you can help them correct their behavior without creating unnecessary emotional friction.