Effectively Influencing Decision Makers: Ensuring That Your Knowledge Makes a Difference
Marshall Goldsmith
APRIL 5, 2011
Former Harvard Professor Chris Argyris pointed out how “upward feedback” often turns into “upward buck-passing”. Focus on contribution to the larger good – not just the achievement of your objectives. Present a realistic “cost-benefit” analysis of your ideas – don’t just sell benefits.
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