Most of the time, the best decisions respect or reinforce the norms and values of your organization. That gets you buy-in and commitment. But how do you raise the odds of doing this? One approach is to run through a simple mental exercise – before you actually make a decision that will affect many parts of your organization. It’s basically testing your options for resonance.
Before You Make a Tough Decision, Imagine How You’ll Have to Sell It
Testing for resonance raises your chances of success.
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