I find it better to say: "Do you think there is a way to make this simpler?". This has far better convincing power as it gives the individual space to provide i

I find it better to say: "Do you think there is a way to make this simpler?". This has far better convincing power as it gives the individual space to provide input and it doesn't distance them. Slight variation of this usually makes it far worse – "Don't you think there is a way to make this simpler?". Alternatively, "I think this can be simpler. Your thoughts?"