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In a project meeting, a team member says: “Maybe we should reconsider this.” Sounds harmless, right? But this is exactly where big problems can lie, because it could be mitigated speech. This often helpful form of communication, if not used consciously, can lead to important information not being communicated clearly enough – with potentially serious consequences.we show why managers and project managers in particular must understand and consciously use the subtle nuances of mitigated speech. 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