Graded Assertiveness
TL;DR
This prevents The Whisper Effect by providing explicit permission and protocol for escalation.
Animal alarm calls escalate in intensity as threat level increases. This mirrors the biological principle that critical signals should intensify, not diminish, under stress.
Business Application of Graded Assertiveness
CRM protocols include graded assertiveness: junior crew members are trained to escalate assertion if initial messages aren't acknowledged: (1) State the concern, (2) Suggest a solution, (3) Demand action, (4) Take control if necessary. This prevents The Whisper Effect by providing explicit permission and protocol for escalation.