B2–C1 · PST · XTHPST004

A more neutral way to state the disagreement is that [X] prioritises [Y], while [Z] prioritises [A]

A reusable frame from “Perspective taking”. Represent another viewpoint fairly, separate positions from interests, and locate the real source of disagreement.

EN · EnglishA more neutral way to state the disagreement is that [X] prioritises [Y], while [Z] prioritises [W].
DE · GermanNeutraler formuliert priorisiert [X] [Y], während [Z] [W] priorisiert.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Нейтральнее сказать, что финансы ставят выше контроль затрат, а инженеры — устойчивость.

    EN · English

     A more neutral way to  state the disagreement  is that  finance  prioritises cost control, while  engineering  prioritises resilience.

    DE · German

    Neutraler  formuliert priorisiert  Finance  Kostenkontrolle, während  Engineering  Resilienz  priorisiert.

  2. RU · Translation

    Нейтральнее сказать, что одна команда ставит выше единообразие, а другая — локальную гибкость.

    EN · English

     A more neutral way to  state the disagreement  is that  one team  prioritises consistency, while  the other  prioritises local flexibility.

    DE · German

    Neutraler  formuliert  priorisiert  ein Team  Konsistenz, während  das andere lokale Flexibilität  priorisiert.

Reasoning move · Perspective

Perspective

What it does

Rephrase a conflict so both sides can recognize the underlying trade-off.

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  1. The strongest concern on the other side is that [X].Perspective · same reasoning move · same study set
  2. Their position is [X], but the underlying interest may be [Y].Perspective · same reasoning move · same study set
  3. We may agree on [X] and still disagree on how much weight to give [Y].Perspective · same reasoning move · same study set
  4. From [X]'s perspective, [Y] is reasonable if [Z].Perspective · same reasoning move · same study set

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