any tips on gently telling management to back off, they don't know what they are doing In this circumstance, "gentle" can be totally useless. Firm, declarati

any tips on gently telling management to back off, they don't know what they are doing In this circumstance, "gentle" can be totally useless. Firm, declarative, crystal-clear assertions based on reasoned arguments sometimes are the best way to hold a line and engender respect. This works best if they've already seen you succeed a few times.