1. Listen Actively and Acknowledge Input: • Empathize • Acknowledge • Clarify 2. Identify Common Goals and Overlapping Ideas: • Shared Objectives • Compromises 3. Prioritize Feedback: • Impact • Feasibility • Data-Driven Decisions 4. Facilitate Open Communication and Collaboration: • Meetings • Transparent Communication • Collaboration 5. Propose Solutions and Iterate: • Balancing Act • Prototypes • Iterate 6. Manage Expectations and Communicate Decisions: • Regular Updates • Transparency • Follow-Up

1. Start by Listening—Fully. Not all feedback is created equal—but it all stems from something valid. We begin by actively listening and clarifying the “why” behind each opinion. Is the CFO pushing open seating for cost? Is HR advocating for wellness pods to reduce burnout? Go beneath the surface to understand motivations. 2. Map Overlaps, Not Just Differences. We’ve found surprising alignment by reframing feedback as overlapping intentions. For example, cost-efficiency and employee wellbeing don’t have to competethey can be integrated with smart furniture investments or multi-use zones. Common ground exists if you’re willing to dig for it.