It’s possible that you are entirely right. It’s possible that you are entirely right and everyone else is entirely wrong. Of course, it’s also possible that the flip of that flap is where you’re really at.

Neither extreme is good.

Every organisation is subject to flywheel forces.

Little nudges, little nudges, little nudge-nudge-nudges are what it takes – and you make more progress with them working together than against.

Back and forth gets you nowhere.

Indecision gets you nowhere.

Half hearted compliance and half hearted action gets you absolutely nowhere fast.

You need everyone on the same page, pushing in the same direction, full gas, no hedging.

You get this when both sides are not only willing to advocate but also to listen – to the voices and the data. You don’t tend to get this when the only tool you have is authority.

Skippy strategy: Authority is the last thing you need.