Option two
As you get towards the deadline everything looms larger. All the elements of the deliverable are clear, the processes are coming together, the components are coming…
On the other side of the table … you have very little control. Sure you can bring some jeopardy to bear, some time pressure, some decision gateways, but in the end you’re in their hands; they’ll make the decision they feel is right for them, no matter what. And whilst they decide … you … ho hum … no choice but to … wait.
And that might mean hanging around. A lot. For longer than is comfortable. Until it’s really uncomfortable.
On your side of the table … way more control. You too can sloooow things down, buy some time, take it easy, wait for responses, allow for self organisation, hang around for consensus. Or, option two: you could push things along, control the clock, make demands, hire more people, expedite, take quick decisions, Jack be nimble, dance on a thimble.
Take the fast track – crank the engine.
Skippy strategy: Don’t wait around on your side. Push.
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