Sometimes
we test someone’s reliability
without sharing
our criteria.
Fair enough.
But testing their reliability
without a clear criteria
for the test
basically sets them up
for failure.
If you have strong opinions on something,
but worried you’re not actually testing their skills
frame your opinion as concerns and desired outcomes.
Do them in a way that allows as much freedom for the person to come up with the means to alleviate your concerns and achieve your desired outcomes.