There comes a time in life when we need to have uncomfortable conversations. Even when the topic is blatantly obvious, it can still be awkward and difficult to broach.
Take for example, the conveyance of sanitary waste. I was on a project once where the team was being challenged to earn as many “points” as possible so that the project could “earn” its rightful designation as a semi-precious metal. The small building was at a state university and designed on the slope of a hill. For me, the most logical solution was composting toilets. This was the perfect opportunity for facilities personnel to drive up to the small garage underneath the building and disperse fresh fertilizer around campus. “Don’t you ever suggest composting toilets on one of my projects, again!” That was the reaction I received from the project manager.