# Doc Coauthoring The Sandwich Method For Sensitive Feedback

> Sub-skill of doc-coauthoring: The Sandwich Method (for sensitive feedback) (+2).

- Skill: `vamseeachanta/doc-coauthoring-the-sandwich-method-for-sensitive-feedback` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vamseeachanta/doc-coauthoring-the-sandwich-method-for-sensitive-feedback`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vamseeachanta/doc-coauthoring-the-sandwich-method-for-sensitive-feedback/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: vamseeachanta (https://skillmd.com/u/vamseeachanta)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vamseeachanta/doc-coauthoring-the-sandwich-method-for-sensitive-feedback

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# The Sandwich Method (for sensitive feedback) (+2)

## The Sandwich Method (for sensitive feedback)


```markdown
**What's working:** [Positive observation]
**Suggestion:** [Constructive feedback]
**Potential:** [Encouraging forward look]
```

**Example:**
```markdown
**What's working:** Your executive summary clearly states the problem and proposed solution.
**Suggestion:** Consider adding a brief cost-benefit analysis to strengthen the business case.
**Potential:** With that addition, this proposal would be very compelling for stakeholders.
```

## Options-Based Feedback


Present alternatives rather than single suggestions:

```markdown
**Current:** [Original text]

**Option A:** [Revision 1]
- Pros: [Benefits]
- Cons: [Drawbacks]

**Option B:** [Revision 2]
- Pros: [Benefits]
- Cons: [Drawbacks]

**Recommendation:** [Which option and why]
```

## Questioning Technique


Guide improvements through questions:

```markdown
**Questions to consider:**
1. Who is the primary audience for this section?
2. What action do you want readers to take?
3. Is the supporting evidence sufficient for skeptical readers?
4. How does this connect to the previous section?
```