Firstly, I appreciate your frustration. It is indeed challenging to navigate such issues in interpersonal relationships, particularly when you wish to highlight someone's shortcomings while maintaining a positive relationship. In this case, you may wish to consider the following strategies:
1. Select an appropriate time and location: Choose a quiet, comfortable setting where you can discuss the matter without interruption. It is also more likely to achieve the desired outcome if you select a time when she is in a more positive frame of mind and not under pressure.
2. Illustrate the problem with examples: You can illustrate the issue at hand by providing examples. For instance, "I recently observed a Spring Festival Gala program in which a co-performer deviated from the rehearsed process in order to stand out, which affected the entire program."
This situation is reminiscent of our previous project. It's possible that your actions were unintentional, but there were instances when you seemed to be drawing attention to yourself. Your performance is commendable, but I'm concerned that this might have an adverse effect on our team dynamics.
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3. Emphasize cooperation and a sense of teamwork. Stress the importance of teamwork and reiterate that the success of a project hinges on the collective efforts and collaboration of all team members. You could say, "A team is like a ship. If everyone acts in their own self-interest, the ship could capsize."
"We are a team, and I hope we can work together so that everyone can contribute their strengths."
Avoid making accusations or attacks. It is important to maintain a professional and constructive tone during the conversation. The objective is to help the other person recognize the issue, not to make them feel uncomfortable.
It would be advisable to use more gentle wording, such as "I feel" and "I hope".
5. Consider her feedback: After the conversation, allow her sufficient time to process and reflect. At the same time, respect her opinions and feedback, and listen carefully to her thoughts and feelings.
It is important to remember that modifying an individual's behavior requires time and patience. It is not uncommon for a particular conversation to not yield the desired result.
Keep the lines of communication open with her and have confidence that she will come to understand and change.


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I understand your concern about addressing this without hurting her feelings. Maybe you could find a moment to chat casually and mention how teamwork and sticking to plans can lead to better outcomes for everyone involved.
It sounds like a delicate situation. You might want to share a personal story where you once sought attention and how it affected others, leading into a gentle discussion on how actions impact the group dynamic.
Perhaps you could approach this by praising her contributions and then segue into a broader conversation about the importance of coordination within a team. This way, she might see the value in staying aligned with the group's goals.
You could bring up a recent article or book that talks about effective collaboration and use that as a springboard to discuss the topic more generally. It allows you to address the issue indirectly while still getting the point across.
Given that you have a good relationship, maybe you could suggest setting some mutual goals for the project together. This way, she might feel included and valued without needing to seek extra attention, fostering a collaborative spirit.